BOXING
OXLEY BEATS FRANKLIN
(By Telegraph.--fress Association) NAPIER, December 18. Ted Oxley, New Zealand lightweight champion, gained a points, decision at Napier tonight against Joe Franklin, after a gruelling contest. In the- final round Oxley was groggy after a* whirlwind attack by Franklin, who used his right in successive vicious swings. Oxley managed to' hang on owing to Franklin being'utterly exhausted.
In a heavy slogging bout Luttrell gained a points decision over Sullivan, the bout being characterised as both men making the pace and each taking severe punishment. The decision astonished tho house, which almost unanimously voiced strong disapproval. ■
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 147, 19 December 1933, Page 16
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