BOXING.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 127, 1 June 1925, Page 10

BOXING.

THE PURDY-STACE FIGHT. AMATEUR BOUTS ANNOUNCED. When George Stnce, of Sydney, moots Charlie PurdyT the unbeaten Auckland professional on Wednesday night, the Town Hall is likely to be filled to orerflowlnir. since the contest has aroused wide Interest. In view of Stace's record of numerous victories per medium of tile knock-out route. Those who have seen Stace at work at Trainer Kugene Donovan's gymnasium have been much impressed, and they confidently expect :i fast aud willing contest when he meets the redoubtable ex-01ympic boy. This match is the more important in view of Purd.v's proposed visit to Sydney this month to meet Tommy Fairhall. A bright programme nf amateur bouts has been nrrnncod. somo of the host Auckland performers, including -Tim MacLaren, the unbeaten amateur, who has a decision over Keg. Trowcrn. being on the list. "Mnrl.aren Is to fight Rlckard iv the feather .lass. McGlone meets Eskrlgge. and Buckley meets E. Armlshaw in the welterweight division. Halford and Robinson. , two bantams, will cross gloves in what should he a smart little bout: while I) Armlshaw is to box that lively little boxer' . Louis London, In the lightweight division'