SHORT ROUNDS

Evening Post, Volume CXVII, Issue 18, 21 July 1934, Page 23

SHORT ROUNDS

Dai Costa, the Australian' bantamweight boxer, is definitely reported, to be on his way to the.Dominion, and his first bout will bo at Christehurch early next month, probably on August fS^ "With Ambrose Palmer and Costa both iin this country, judicious matching should do much to bring about a revival of the public's interest !in the sport and thereby qpen the way for further importations. . ' There is still a. possibility of Peitro Spagnola,- the Italian_ heavyweight boxer, coming over to New Zealand in the near future from Australia.

■Wellington boxing enthusiasts will be 7 interested to know whether the local association intends giving either Ambrose Palmer or Dal Costa a bout in this city. Two local products are offering as prospective opponents in Maurice Strickland arid Cyril Hume respective-

ly. ■•"■■. •■■■■■•■■.- - : Encouraged by the support given, to an amateur tournament this week,' the Wanganui Boxing Association; has in view the staging of .a professional bout and has asked the secretary of the New Zealand Council to suggest a suitable pair. Clarrie Bayner, the Blenheim boy jwho proved too clever for Johnny Mc-j Kay last week, is eager to add the lightweight title to his featherweight championship. Tho only time Eayner fought in the North Island was as an amateur at New Plymouth, and it is reported that he wants matches on this side of the Strait, with a preference for "Wellington. Two of the 'loss successful' of the wrestling importations this season, Eene Michot and Charlie Santen, have left for Trance, via Australia. Largely due to the enthusiasm of Gus Venn, a prominent lightweight in- his time, the Taumarunui Boxing Association is teing revived. "Venn is'well known as an excellent judge up north.

The ■Wellington Bosing Association has matched Cyril Hurne and Herb. Larsen for < the ten-round professional aUraqtion on August 7, tho second night of the, local junior championships.