BOXING.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19669, 12 July 1929, Page 4

BOXING.

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. The standard of amateur boxing has shown such a definite improvement daring the past few month* that several exciting boats should be staged at the Championship Tournament which will be held at the Caledonian Hall on Tuesday next. Excellent entries have been received in all the weights. The recent interprovincial tournament was so successful and enjoyable that boxing is now assured of enthusiastic support, and the local schools of boxing are reacting to the stimulus which the sport has been given. Amongst _ those who have entered for the championships are Colin Gardiner, the New Zealand light-heavy-weight who gavp such an attractive display in his bout last month; Twist Jaggers, who will be making his tirst appearance bere since his return from Ureymouth; George Wright, who staged such a thrilling bout with Hawes at the inter-pro-vincial tournament; W. Carey and T. Green, both really good amateurs, and Steve McKane, who is making sensational progress as a young boxer. With such good talent taking part in the tournament, there is every promise that the boxing will be good, keen, and exciting. Day saleß are at lange's, United Service Buildings. KID CHOCOLATE'S SUCCESS. (Received July 11th, 7.35 p.m.) NEW YORK, July 10. At Brooklyn, Kid Chocolate, fighting (he greatest bout of his career, won every round and the decision from Ignacio Fernandez in a 10-round fight. Fernandez was groggy and was practically out on his feet at the end. Chocolate is now considered the leading challenger for the feather-weight champ.onship, at present held bjj Andre Rontis.— Australian Preae Association. [Kid Cbocolat«. whose real name is Eligio Sardinia®, is a O ban-born negro. As an amateur in Havana he won ICO bonta. Since going to the TTnited States he has rapidly become well known. He has never lost a fight. Ho gained a decision over La Barba last May.]