Douglas Cairnwell

Douglas Cairnwell brought a mason’s balance to the ring, planting himself firmly before beginning his work. The Stoneman was not a restless pressure fighter. He advanced in deliberate stages and expected an opponent to yield room rather than find a comfortable route around him. The approach made his meetings with mobile men particularly revealing. Bibby used his reach to oblige Cairnwell to begin again after each interrupted advance. The record ends their contest in the fourth round. Cairnwell’s corner remained practical about the result, attending to its boxer before making any effort to describe the evening.

Recorded style: Short-range pressure fighter.