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Boxing Rules Divide Fighters in State of Pugilism Debate
George Dixon and Young Pluto fought in New York under Marquis of Queensbury rules to general satisfaction. Siler argues rules favor heavyweights and lightweights differently, noting glove weight debates and urging uniform gear while discussing Kid McCoy plans and potential matchups among Sharkey Fitzsimmons Dixon and Lavigne.
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George Siler
Young Pluto
George Dixon
Pluto
New York
Mike Fitvellnnons
Maher
Sharkey
Jeff
Fitzshamons
Kid McCoy
Chicago
Corbett
Davenport
Jack Leonard
California
Foxines Xarme
Tam
Kid Lavigne
Lavigne
Dixon
Ives
Phe
Rid
Hily Smith
Johnny Hughes
Smith