BOXING

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21802, 6 June 1936, Page 21

BOXING

* FEATHER-WEIGHT BOUT FOR TUESDAY EVENING Ohe of the best professional bouts seen in Christchurch for some time will be that between Johnny Richmond, of Dunedin, and Percy Hawes, who will be meeting in the ring for the first time at the Caledonian Hall next Tuesday evening, in 10 three-minute rounds, and judging by the records of both men a stirring battle that will go the whole distance appears assured. Richmond, during the last few seasons, has won the Otago fly, bantam, and feather-weight titles, also the New Zealand fly-weight championship title. To date, of 52 fights, he has won 44, including a decision over W. Purdie, an Australian and New Zealand champion. The stirring battles of Percy Hawes in* the local, ring with Clarrie Rayner and Joe Franklin are remembered. Of 72 fights as an amateur, Hawes won 66, and as a professional he has been equally successful. He also has won various championship titles. At a work-out last evening he fully demonstrated his perfect condition. Richmond will arrive from tile south on Monday, having gone through a very solid preparation. This bout will be supported by six well-matched bouts of three two-minutc -rounds, and one of six two-minute rounds between "Tiger'? Mitchell and “Furio" fever end, in which considerable interest is being shown. ’ -Doors will open at 7.30 p.m., and the first contest will commence at 8 o’clock.