CHARLESTON COURIER WEDNESDAY MOURNING MARCH 27, 1805. BROWN and HANKER

FROM A LONDON PAPER. BOXING.

_ Yesterday a pitched battle was fought in St. George's-row, Paddington; between Hanker, who is a pugilist of the juvenile school, and Brown, a coachman. This fight was determined on, in the school of pugilism, on Wednesday night, and yesterday morning a ring was formed by the numerous spectators, soon after which the champions attended with their seconds, Tom Jones, and O'Donnel, young Belcher's rival. At the commencement of the fight, Hanker was the favorite, who in the first round received a straight hit, which shattered his nose dreadfully. The second was a well fought round, which also terminated in the favor of Brown. In the third round, Brown again put in his favorite blow with effect, for he laid open the temple of his antagonist, and it was doubted whether he would be again able to face his man. He however recovered and fought the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th rounds with skill and spirit, but in the 8th round it was evident that he was inferior in strength to his antagonist, although he put in some good hits until the 26th round, when the veteran Joe Ward declared Brown the victor, after fighting 40 minutes. They were both severely beaten. Several gentlemen amateurs were present, and most of the pugilist of the day.

CHARLESTON COURIER, MARCH 27, 1805
FIGHT BETWEEN HANKER AND BROWN
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