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The Daily Dispatch: February 8, 1865., [Electronic resource], General Sherman. (search)
o is now the acknowledged 'champion.' The conditions on which the belt is given are, that the holder must defend his claim to it against all comers for three years, and fight for it every six months if challenged to do so. In the event of the holder maintaining his claim for three years, the belt becomes his absolute property. It was first won by Tem Sayers against the Tipton Slasher in 1857. There were several contests for it, but Sayers succeeded in holding it up to his great battle with Heenan (the Benicia Boy) on the 7th of April, 1860. After that fight, Sayers retired from the ring and the belt was placed 'in commission.' The result of the late fight rendered Wormald entitled to it; but circumstances seem to show, that he will not be allowed to retain it long unchallenged. --It is said that in the course of a few days Mace will throw down the gauntlet to the new champion, while in other quarters it is rumored that King is inclined to reconsider his resolution never to fight agai