As Steele went down for the first time, he sprang up immediately without taking a count. But before he could get to his man he was met with a flurry of rights and lefts which bruised and battered him and he crashed down, This time Steele stayed down for a count of five, breathing heavily and with blood streaming from mouth and nose.
Steele, always a favourite with the local crowds, arose gamely but groggily, receiving a big hand from the spectators.
Hostak, however, was cool and collected and he rushed in and chopped down Steele again for 9 count of seven, Dazed, with his knees buckling Steele struggled up. He stumbled forwar@ and Hostak put in furious blows, each perfectly timed and with the full weight of his body behind them.
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