BOXING

Evening Star, Issue 20472, 1 May 1930, Page 5

BOXING

SARRON V. DONOVAN SATURDAY AFTERNOON’S CONTEST. In the face of competition from nearly every other important association in New Zealand, the Otago Boxing Association will promote the deciding contest of the series of international matches between Pete Sarron and Tommy Donovan, and next Saturday afternoon at the Speedways Stadium the .public will bo afforded the opportunity of witnessing these fighters in action. Enthusiasts are coming from all parts to watch the mill, and the erection of the ring at a height of 4ft above the ground is a wise step, as it will enable spectators to see proceedings from any part of the ground. Both men have splendid records, and both arc hard-hitting, aggressive fighters, who can be depended on to give the spectators action and thrills from start to finish. This is the most expensive bout that has ever been staged in New Zealand, but the performances of the two men justify the expenditure. The issue is very open, but Sarron will be out to wipe off the stain of previous defeats, and as ho is the only man to administer the knockout to Johnny Leckie, ho is just the type of fighter who may upset Donovan’s splendid record. Donovan will be very confident after his previous victories, however, and a sensational bout is looked for. The public appreciates a fight in which both contestants have the punch, and in this respect they should not be disappointed when Sarron and Donovan clash. Donovan is a tough, rugged boxer and fighter, and one who has yet to be counted out, while he has lost only one of his twenty professional contests. Special programmes are being published in connection with this bout, and they will bo on sale on Friday. Good preliminaries will precede the main bout. Patrons are advised that the bout will bo staged, wot or fine. Pete Sarron and party arrived by the first express last night, and were met by the officials of the Otago Boxing Association. The president (Mr F. J. Campbell) extended a welcome to Sarron. Tommy Donovan and his party also arrived here yesterday by car from Christchurch. Sarron, who is accompanied by Mr E. C. Harnett, is staying at the Grand Hotel. LECKIE BEATS LESLIE AN EASY WIN. [Per United Press Association.] NAPIER, April 30. A technical knock-out in the round gave Johnny Leckie, Napier (9.3), tli© verdict over Glen Leslie, Auckland (9.5 J), in a scheduled tonround contest to-night. Leckie sent the Aucklander down in the fifth round with a beautiful right to the jaw. He took the count for nine, and was again down in the sixth round for counts of eight and four. Finally Leckie again, with the same good right, sent his opponent through the ropes, the referee (Mr J. Donovan) stopping the fight and awarding the. bout, to Leckie. Leslie provided little opposition -to Leckie, seldom landing a blow which had any weight behind it. Leckie showed much of his old-time aggressiveness and ability to hit. In recent fights his lefts have been practically his solo medium of attack, but to-night the right was always prominent, with plenty of sting behind it. It was a right which caused Leslie’s ultimate downfall.