GLADIATORS M’COY AND CREEDON READY FOR TO-NIGHTS COMBAT

KID" M'COY FEELS LIKE A WINNER. DAN  CREEDON IS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.

To the Editor of The World:

On the eve of the battle I feel like a winner. My condition is perfect and I have no complaint whatever to make. I moved in from my training quarters on Staten Island to the Hotel Yendome on Wednesday evening, and have been taking things easy. I took a long walk with my trainer, Doc Payne, this morning and another this afternoon. This is really the only exercise  I have had since leaving off training yesterday. I may work a little with the gloves to-morrow morning, but the chances are that I have put them on for the lost time until the fight to-morrow evening.

I am well satisfied with all the arrangements that have been made and feel sure that the contest will be brought off without trouble. I am told that Mr. Creedon is in excellent condition, but this does not cause me the least apprehension. I know his ability and respect it, but I think I can whip him, and if i don't accomplish that feat to-night I will give an excellent imitation of a man who is trying hard. I expect the fight to last from eight to ten rounds. CHARLES (KID) M’COY

To the Editor of Tin World

My trip from Chicago did not hurt me in the least, and the bad weather which greeted me on my arrival in Now York has yet to have any bad effects. I am in the condition of my life and ready to put up the fight of my life. I have trained hard and have no complaint to make on the score of preparation. Down here on the Boulevard I breathe the fresh salt air every morning and I feel as if I could got out and run at top speed for ten miles at least. It is great, and, after such a stay at Palos Springs, I do not believe  I could have made a better move.

Any number of my friends have asked me if I thought I would win. Of course I think so. I believed I had the best chance when I signed the articles, and now I am in shape to make that belief good. McCoy has a  great reach, there is no denying that, and is very clever, but he will have the task of his life in keeping me away from him. Both of us know our business and

the public will see a good contest. DAN CREEDON

OPINIONS ON THE FIGHT.

What Prominent Sporting Men Had to Say of To-Night's Contest.

"Wherever sporting men congregate the fight was talked about. The topic overshadowed even the mystery of Hamburg's ownership. The good points of each man were discussed, and partisans engaged in warm argument at even the suggestion of a defect in the ring style or make-up of the men.

It was generally agreed that the contest was the biggest thing of its kind that the boxers have attempted to pull off in the vicinity of New York in several years. Aside from the class of the pugilists who are matched, the very fact that there has been such a scarcity of boxing of any kind added interest to the bout and engaged the attention of the general public.

In the cafes and hotel corridors uptown the relative merits of McCoy and Creedon were talked over with an eagerness that was nearly, if not quite, equal to the feeling aroused by the Corbett Sullivan, the Corbett-Mitchell and the Fitzsimmons-Corbett fights.

In the Broadway Hotels.

Around the Broadway hotels frequented by promoters of pugilism groups of sporting men reviewed the performances of the boxers, criticised their methods of fighting und training, and then disagreed, to the betting point, about their merits. The hotels frequented by the promoters of pugilism enjoyed the patronage of some unusual guests. These included the mixed ale scrapping element, anxious to renew acquaintance with the men who make the sport pay, and it goodly number of anxious amateurs, who hung around the thorough-going sports, each hoping to hear something in the nature of a tip that would steady him to back the man of his choice.

There were tips in plenty, but they came from both sides, and the confidence with which they were given simply put the searcher for information in the position that he must guess again.

Betting on the Fight.

The betting on the result was of a very undecided kind. Backers of each man wanted odds, and as a matter of fact odds were laid both ways. Parson Davies with a fancy for Creedon's chances, insisted on getting better than even money for his bet, and was finally

accommodated by Billy Edwards, who bet him $300 to $240. The bets made downtown were at 10 to 8 and 10 to 9 on McCoy, and the price was accepted as established when the news that there was plenty of Creedon money further uptown sent the McCoy men on the search for more against their money. They got some small bets, in which Creedon figured as favorite. So far as the speculation and opinion indicated, the fight is one of the most even things in the history of boxing, and the sports look forward to a splendid exhibition when the boxers enter the ring to-night.

Here are some opinions of prominent sporting men.

Parson Davies – I like Creedon’s chances, but I don’t regard the contest as a sure thing. It promises to be as fine a contest as anyone ever saw, for both men are dead in earnest and keen to go. Basing my opinion on what I have seen the men do I look for Creedon to win.

I watched McCoy closely in his fight with Ryan and while I must admit he is clever, I cannot see that he has a right to beat Creedon. That the fight will take place there seems to be no doubt. Everything has been properly arranged and the one sure thing That I can see in the match is that it will come off as announced.

Joe Choynski – It looks to me as if Creedon is the better man, and I feel satisfied he will win. McCoy is a clever boxer, but he would have to be something more to have a chance.

George Siler – Two good men are matched and it is so even a thing that I see nothing on which to base a selection. McCoy and Creedon represent two entirely different styles of fighting, and much will depend on circumstances and the course the contest takes.

Frank Kenney – It seems to me nearly a sure thing for McCoy. He is the younger man and has improved steadily. In addition to that he has much the advantage in height and reach.