BOXING RING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22774, 7 July 1937, Page 20

BOXING RING

ANOTHER FINE ATTRACTION GILDO-HUGHES RETURN BOUT An excellent attraction has been arranged by the Auckland Boxing Association for next Monday night at the I own Hall, when Gildo will meet Archie Hughes in a contest of twelve three-minute rounds. Since the previous meeting of Hughes and Gildo in Hamilton, Auckland patrons have been awaiting their appearance at the, Town llall, and there is every indication of a sterling struggle being provided. The match at- Hamilton was considered one of the best seen in the Waikato for many years, a decision awarded on points to Gildo arousing a fair amount of controversy among the spectators. Hughes was knocked down in the first round, this being only the third time he has been on the canvas in his long professional career, but from then on he gave as good as he received. Gildo's willingness to stand and make a great fight with Jack Jarvis, who was much heavier, proved that Jiis injured hand has fully recovered and he should be in splendid condition for next Monday night's contest.

It was very pleasing to see Jackie Sharpe put up a fine performance in his recent bout at Te Kuiti. and he created the impression that he would be decidedly troublesome to any lightweight in the Dominion. Sharpe will meet Henry Dunn on a double-feature programme at Wellington to-morrow week, the other principal contest being between Stan Smith and Doug. Eddington, who beat Clarrie Raynor recently.

After his well-earned victory over Jack McMahon at Gisborue, Billy Martin is ready to meet any welterweight in the Dominion. He particularly wishes to meet Herb. Bishop. Denny Lindsay, who showed to advantage in his last contest, is anxious for another bout, but owing to the shortage of suitable heavy-weights it would appear that he will have to look outside. of New Zealand for further bouts.

Neville Mtulgway has issued a challenge to any welter-weight boxer in the Dominion. Mudgway is making every effort to win the welter-weight title at present held by Don Sterling, who has been unable to compete for some time owing to injuries. A fine amateur programme has been arranged to precede "the Hughds-Gildo contest next Monday. A feature will be the meeting of Hughie Shcrridan, the popular Auckland fly-weight, and Jack Canovan. of Dargaville. Brian McKay, New Zealand bantam-weight champion, will fight Bill Phelan, of Dargaville, the latter being runner-up in the last Auckland championships.