IN THE RING

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 106, 31 October 1931, Page 21

IN THE RING

8v "Aeneas

FRESH BLOOD

DELANEY AND COMPANY

ASSOCIATIONS' CHANCE

After an exceedingly quiet spell there arc signs of activity iv the boxing world again. Several associations arc already sot for matches, and with tho arrival of Bobby Delancy, Bob Thornton, and Vinco Parker this week there should be now no complaint from the others on the score of lack of suitable boxers. Delaney is under contract to the Wellington Boxing Association, but the others have come across on the chance of being matched with boys already here, and, as all three have good records, they should be capable of giving the glove game a much-needed fillip. Under the able guidance of Sammy Chapman, the boys will not bo slow in offering their services to associations. Delaney, of course, is the best known of the trio. He certainly has the best record. This is the ex-jockey's second trip to New Zealand, for when he was fighting featherweight about three years ago he crossed the Tasman to boat Bert Brown, freshly returned from America, at Palnierston North, and Em Connors iv the Town Hall. In the meantime Delancy has put o•. weight, and his great success as a lightweight is well known to all followers of tho game. Said to be a fighter from the first gong, Delaney, if he runs true to reputation, will do much to restore the popularity oi! tho game here, and his first appearance at th? Stadium against Reg. Trowern is bound to attract considerable attention. Thornton ia best known as. the conqueror of Ambrose Palmer on a foul, thus winning the middleweight championship of Australia. In a return match with Palmer, Thornton lost the title on points after a very bright fifteen rounds. Parker is a New Zealand boy who has been fighting with very fair success in Australia during tho last two years or so. Given the opportunity both these boxers should make good here, Thornton suggesting himself as a likely match against Jack O'Malley for one, while Parker could be tried out against some of the welterweights. Fairhall Writes. Tommy Fairhall writes from Timaru to say that he has started training for his match with Ted Morgan at Dunedin on 9th November. After his recent bout with the Wellington boy he went out camping on the Opihi river and he feels the benefit of the spell. The Australian considers that some of the reports of his latest contest are the very reverse of actual fact and he is looking forward to tho coming fight in Dunedin to settle any matter of controversy. Wellington enthusiasts aro likely to havo the opportunity of seeing "tho Australian iv action shortly opposed to Bobby Delaney. The Amateur Tournament. Tho programme for the tournament between tho Christchurch and Wellington amateurs to be held at the Stadium on 4th November has now boon definitely arranged and the bouts are as follows, tho Christchurch boy 3 being mentioned first:—Flyweight, "j. Johnston v. A. Allott; bantamweight, N. Fisher v. E. Finnegan; W. Davey v. li. Woods; featherweight, K. Ovorend v. L. C. Iliggs, P. Hawes v. J. Donoghue; lightweight, R. Lester v. G. Thomas; welterweight, E. Fail v. J. Mansfield. With tho exception of tho flyweight contest between Johnson and Allott, which will bo over four rounds, all the other bouts will be scheduled to go five rounds each of two minutes, and the night's sport will conclude with an eight professional bantamweight contest between Clarric Wood and H. Larson. Notes on Canterbury Team. J. Johnston is the Canterbury flyweight champion, and has represented the province at the New Zealand boxing championships for the past two years. He is a keen, active, and agrcssive fighter, who enjoys mixing it with his opponent. He fought tho final in his weight at tho Now Zealand boxing championships in August, last. His genial and sunny disposition and keen sense of humour in tho ring made him the most popular boxing figure at the recent championships.

W. Davey is tho present Canterbury bantam champion, and has represented the province for several years. He is a clever two-handed fighter, a boxer of more than tho average ability, and has won many contests on a knock-out. At tho recent interprovineial tournament with Otago his fight with Johnny Richmond provided the high-light of the evening, and was one of the best amateur contests seen in Dunedin for some years. P. Hawes represented Canterbury at the recent New Zealand boxing championships in August, and is one of the strongest amateurs boxing in Christchurch. He combines clever ringoraft and a useful amount of boxing experience with a fighting style, and invariably provides a really interesting contest. His attack is punishing and well directed, and he can be relied upon to stage a really good bout.

E. Lester has rapidly come to the front in amateur boxing in Christchurch during the present season, and is unquestionably the most promising lightweight of the year. His last two bouts were won on a knock-out. Lester is a very froe fighter, rapid and powerful in attack, and clever and elusive on defence. He is considered in Christchurch to have a definite future in the ring.

Next to Lester, E. Fail has ma do more progress in amateur boxing this year than any of tho boys who have participated in the various tournaments promoted by the Christchurch Sports Club. At a recent tournament he gave a surprisingly good display of clover, aggressive boxing, and won his> three bouts against useful opponents most decisively.

IJ. Overend is a very useful featherweight. He has had much experience and is ono of tho most attractivo boxers iv Christchurch. On the occasions when he has visited other centres he has invariably provided an excellent contest.

N. Fisher, who is fifteen years of age, is easily, for his years, the outstanding amateur in Canterbury. Ho has benefited from careful training and has developed a sound knowledge of the art of boxing, which, with a practical, aggressive style, makes him a difficult opponent for a much more experienced boxer. He is a natural fighter. Delaney's Second Match. The "Wellington Boxing Association has decided that the second welterweight to meet Bobby Dolancy at the Stadium will be the winner of the bout between Ted Morgan and Tommy Fairhall at; Duncrlin. Delaney, although a, lightweight, has proved his ability to fight boys in a class higher ihan himself by liis defeat of Kus C'ritclier, wel--t(TV*cight champion of Australia, but with cither of the- two boys mentioned ho should be provided with plenty of opposition.