DOMINION CHAMPION BEATEN

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 198, 17 May 1940, Page 3

DOMINION CHAMPION BEATEN

Amateur Boxing Tournament WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION OPENS SEASON The defeat of the New Zealand lightweight champion, Tommy-Dunn (Lower Hutt) by E. Underwood ('Auckland), provided the surprise of the night when the 'Wellington Boxing Association opened its 1940 season with an all-amateur tournament in the Town Hall last night. The association began the season auspiciously. The matching had been done judiciously, and that the good-sized audience were pleased with the entertainment. was clear from the applause which followed most of the bouts. The main bout was of six two-minute rounds between Dunn (9.13) and Underwood (9.41). The Dominion champion had the advantage of weight, height and reach, and it was generally thought that he would have too much experience tor the Auckland man. Underwood, however, showed that he could box hy putting Dunn on the canvaJ with a right rip to the body as soon as they shaped up. , . Boxing coolly, Underwood showed clever footwork and brought a heavilyloaded right into play, as well as employing a lance-like left, to the face with telling effect. He was particularly smart, at counter-punching, and brought over his gloves, with a snap. Dunn took the aggressive in the second round, but Underwood was only too willing to trade punches, and he had the advantage of the exchanges throughout. They warmed to their work in the last two rounds, but Underwood maintained his advantage and won a clear-cut victory. Though the result, came as a surprise, the Auckland man was given an ovgtiou for his clever and spirited display.

Other Bouts. K. Robertson (Newtown), 9st. 121 b., outpointed T. .Gilmore (Tracy’s), 9st. 21b., in a willing lightweight bout. The winner owed his victory to the use oi a good straight left. Gilmore made matters lively, and the contest greatly pleased the crowd. M. McKenzie (Newtown), Bst. 71b., beat G. Philp (Railways), Bst, 31b., on points. Philp started aggressively, but McKenzie, once he settled down, brought both bands into play, and had the better of willing exchanges. B. Johansen (Galley’s), sst., boxed a draw with D. Philp (Railways), 4st. 41b., in a midget bout, which brought a shower of pennies into the ring. 11. Carbin (Galley’s), 9st., caused a mild surprise by outpointing P. Dunn (Railways), 9st. 31b. It was clever boxing, and Carbin owed his win to bis doing most, of the leading, scoring many points with a left hook to the head.

AV. Lewis (Hedberg’s), Bst. 101 b., outpointed B. Murphy (Railways), Ost. 81b. Murphy had the advantage in weight, height, and reach, but Lewis, who is a left-hander, threw punches from all angles, and did telling work with . a heavily-loaded left swing. Murphy has a pleasing style, and should develop iuto a good boxer. D. Thwaites I Heil berg's), 9st„ proved too rugged for B. Kay (Crowley’s), 9st. 121 b., who retired tn the second round with a cut on the head. I*. Oliver (Railways). 6st. 101 b., outpointed G. Gibbons (Galley's), (Ist. Sib., in a bright lightweight spur, iu which the winner was the more aggressive. L. Philp (Railways), Bst., outpointed J. McKenna (Crowley’s), Bst. Gib. The winner is a whirlwind type of boxer, and bustled his opponent throughout the three rounds. L. Hopkins (Tartan), lOst. Gib., got a points decision over G. Lovett (Seamen's Institute), Kist. Gib. The winner appeared to be taking things easily, but Lovett put up a very courageous showing, and was warmly applauded for his gameness.

.1. Luddon (Hedberg’s), lOst. 101 b., knew too much about the game for AV. Pike (Newtown), lOst. 51b. Pike was down four times in the third round. 'The referees were Messrs. Phil, Thomson and Phin Stone, and the judges Messrs. AV. P. Somerville and P. AV. Woods. It was announced during the evening that .lack .Jarvis (holder) ami Jackie Sharpe, would meet in the. Town Hall for the lightweight professional championship of New Zealand next Thursday evening. Both are in military camps.