BOXING.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 50, Issue 96, 3 February 1930, Page 2

BOXING.

CARNERA KNOCKS OUT RIOUX. CHICAGO, January 31. Prime Camera (2691 b) knocked out Rioux (2101 b)” in the first round of a scheduled 10-rounds - fight, which lasted 47 seconds, during which Rioux dropped to the floor five times. The final punch was a straight right cross of terrific power, under which Rioux doubled up and collapsed in a heap.

SINGER BEATS LOAYZA.

NEW YORK, January 31

A 1 Singer (U.S.A.), 134-Jlb, took the decision in a 10-rounds victory from Estanislaus Loayza (Chile), 13641 b. The bout was exciting, but the issue was never in doubt, for Loayza, though game, was out-boxed from the start. WHITE IN SERIOUS CONDITION. SYDNEY, February 2. Vic White, who was severely punished when he was out-pointed by Billy McAlister at the Leichhardt Stadium on Friday night, is in a serious condition at a private hospital. He collapsed just as the contest finished.

In a fight for the bantam-weight title Billy McAlister. (8.5), title-holder, out-pointed Vie White (T.llj). The pair met about two months ago, when it was declared no fight. Friday’s exhibition was thrilling. McAlister out-boxed his opponent, who fought very gamely and took considerable punishment during the last five rounds, when he was yery tired. It was a hot night. White went down for the count of five in the last round.