BOXING GIANT WINS

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 58, 2 December 1930, Page 11

BOXING GIANT WINS

Italy Applauds Camera SLUGGISH BOUT IN SPAIN London, November 30. The boxer Camera gained a points, decision over Paolino after a 10 rounds contest at Barcelona. All Italy Is jubilant Over the victory and proclaim him the future world’s champion. The attendance was 91,000, a European record. Camera weighed 2701 b., and Paolino 2071 b. “A Hugging Match." Though each contestant delivered heavy blows in order to break his opponent’s defence, the contest soon degenerated into a hugging match, until the referee interfered. Nevertheless, the crowd applauded every round, admiring Paolino’s pluck against his bigger, younger, and . moi-e skilful adversary. In the first round, Paolino, with three heavy blows, sent the Basque sprawling, but in the following rounds Camera easily outboxed his crudely lunging opponent. The Italian's footwork was masterly, mid Paolino, who developed wrestling tncties in the latter part of the fight, appeared to be badly mauled, though the punishment lie absorbed indicated that he is made of iron. Swords Repulse Crowd. It is believed that the receipts will exceed £' 000. of which the contestants will divi. e £20,000. Dickson’s profits are likely to be £lO,OOO. Boxing was practically unknown in Spain a few years ngo. and it is remark•tide that she should be the first country 'n Europe to provide such n huge crowd. Those present represented CO per cent of Biirceltiiiu’s available population. MimUle-.l guardsmen discouraged “gatecrashers.” Armed footguards prevented a stampede when the crowd attempted to rush the ring after the verdict was given to Camera. A portion of the barriers was broken down, and guards wieldci their drawn swords.