BOXING.
McCORMICK OUTPOINTS HOWARD-
NEW YORK, Jan. 27
“Boy” McCormick, contesting the lightheavyweight championship of England, outpointed Johnny Howard, the Amen can, in a lifteon-round bout McCormick, who displayed, dazzling- boxing skill and courage, was enthusiastically, received. He promises to become a popular contender for the world’s championship—A. and N.Z. ca ble.
PROFESSIONAL MIDDLE-WEIGHT BOUT.
(Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 28,
A professional contest for the middle weight championship, between Jack Heenev (holder) and Los Gleeson, took place .‘at the, Town Hall lust night, ’Keeney. forced ih fighting throughout, although in some of the rounds Gleeson troubled In’s opponent He connected once or twice with a right ciqss to the jaw, but RooneyVcleverness enabled him to avoid taking the full force of the blow. The contest went the full distance, Keeney receiving the decision on points. .
At Hastings on Thursday night_ Poolev (Auckland) defeated Mcdrich (Hastings! it a heavy-weight contest.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 245, 31 January 1921, Page 3
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150BOXING. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 245, 31 January 1921, Page 3
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