FADING GEORGES.
NOT THE O-D CARFENTIER. LONDON, July 27.
The boxing expert of the '-Times," analysing the details of the light in Paris between Carpentier and DickSmith, predicts that Joe Beckett I the champion English heavyweight) will win the coming tight. Carpentier has lost much of his former endurance and speed, and Beckett is just now showing his highest form. It must he borne iv mind that Beckett is heavier than Smith, is more skilful, is probably stronger, and is 10 years younger. Carpentier knocked out Smith in eight rounds. Beckett bent Wells and Goddard for the right to moot ( 'arpent ier for the heavyweight championship of Kurope.
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 191, 13 August 1919, Page 7
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