LEN PORTER IN SYDNEY.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 113, 8 November 1913, Page 14

LEN PORTER IN SYDNEY.

Possibly tho best impression carried away in the minds of tho majority of spectators at the Stadium matinoo was that formed regarding Lon ( Porter, introduced as the lightweight champion of New Zealand. The visitor (writes W. F. Oorbett. in Sydney Sun) looks • the goods if ever boxer did. A well-knit and' powerful' frame, all liesomwiosG, and. a strong, rather good-looking lace, as well as jawe which BDera as if they mijfyt stand muoh more hammering than the ordinary varibty, suggest nothing of the typical pug. Every natural essential appears to bo there, together with a good measure of skill and by no means poor hinting power, if an opinion might bo formed through what this newcomer to the Australian ring showed in opposition to his ■ sparring partner, Dan Murphy. In' tho first round Porter shook Murphy up with a left swing 'to ,tho jaw, and, later, cracked a heavy right to the other sido of tho head. "Go sldwl Tell him to go slow," cried Mr. Harold Baker to Portor's socond. Porter was trying to "go slow." He clearly never intended to put co much force into his punching. The New_ Zealandor had no desire to show off at his opponent's expense. When he did drop to where no harm could "be caused by him, his holding back woe co pronounced that the bout ceased to bo as interesting as even an' ordinary spar. I have not for -many a day, seen a newcomer who took my fancy more than Porter. He may etill havo something to learn of the game ; how much, or how little, his display yesterday afternoon provided no chance to judge, he was there for such a brief time, and had it co muoh over his opponent. Hock Keys and Johnny Summers, who saw Porter boxing in New Zealand, strongly recommend . him on account of what they know ho lean do and what they feel satisfied ho will reach. The Stadium management havo decided to pit Porter against the winner of HolbergYoung Nipper battle, the match to be docidod in Brisbane on 8th l November, which will be a holiday up north.