Conningham (V.U.C.), 10 st. 5 lb, v. Cooke (A.U.C.), 10 st. 5 lb.

This bout was fought in the morning. It was unfortunate for Cooke that he had to fight after coming off the boat, but it was unavoidable. Conningham fought disappointingly. Cooke had plenty of dash, but the Wellington man had no difficulty in getting out of his way and getting good, telling blows in. Towards the close of the last, round Cooke was very tired, but Conningham livened up considerably. Conningham was declared the winner.