 Brailsford has commented that this dissipation in his personal life was at odds with his cautious, calculated approach when in the prize ring.Johnson was a clear favourite to win the match, which took place on 17 January 1791 and attracted even more spectators than had been present for the Perrins fight.He had Joe Ward as his second and Mendoza as his bottle holder, with those roles for Bryan being filled by Warr and Humphries.