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and scores 1 point, and reduced Green's lead to 12 points. Green
makes two good leads, which Red only partially guards and is
again forced to retreat. For these two attacks Green is awarded
another
2
point, which males his score 2 points. Red cleverly
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slips " one of Green's rushes and at the same time brings his
left on Green's mark and the right on his jaw. Red thereby
scores 2 points. The score now is all square.
From this time onward Red completely masters Green's attack,
and by using his natural advantages lie is able to gain a lead of
4 points by the end of the round.
1st Round ...
Red Green
4 0
Second Round.
In the second round Red gains a lead and scores 3 points.
Second round score: Red=3. Green=0.
The points should be written down 'as follows at the end of each
round :-
1st Round ...
2nd Round ..
Red Green
3 , 7 0 �
0
Third and Last Round.
During the early stages of the third round, which is of longer
duration than the first two, Red, who had already established
a slight lead in this round, receives an unlucky blow and goes down
for a few seconds, but recovers sufficiently to enable him to
continue to fight in a dazed fashion.
Green is thus able to score rapidly, but is unable to lead by
more than 6 points before the round ends.
The final score is:—
Red Green
1st Round ... 4 points 0 points
2nd Round ... 3 7 0 6
3rd Round ... 0 „ � 6 J
Thus Red wins the fight by one point. Nevertheless, the
decision which is obviously a correct one would not always be
justly received by an audience whose superficial judgment would
be swayed by the result of the last round.
If the points had been equal the judge would have had to
consider which boxer did the most leading off or forced the
fighting. If the judge could still not separate the boxers he would
have to consider which boxer displayed the best generalship, and
if even then the judge cannot separate the contestants he must
give his decision as a draw.
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