FIGHT CALLED OFF
BOON—BERG BOUT NO LICENSE GIVEN (Reed. Feb. 29, Noon.) LONDON, Feb. 28. After the receipt of a letter from the Boxing Board of Control declaring that the bout was not licensed, Eric Boon, the lightweight champion, caused a major surprise by calling off his engagement to fight Kid Berg tomorrow. It is stated that Sydney Hulls promoted the fight in defiance of the Board of Control ruling.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20184, 29 February 1940, Page 5
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