BOXING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 285, 30 October 1928, Page 4

BOXING.

MEETING OF PARKER AND BROADFOOT.

To-morrow evening tho much-discussed contest between Parker ajid Brondfoot will take place, when the issue will bo decided between two of I the Dominion’s most formidable heavy men. Parker eortainly holds the heavy-weight honours, but in Broadfoot. ho will bo up against a young and hard-fighting opponent who will serve out punishment with both hands. Broadfoot has a sledge-hammer punch which will jolt oven Parker, whose capacity for assimilating punishment is well-known. Both men are reported to bo in great trim for the ba-ttlo a'nd • will undoubtedly keep tilings moving as long as they remain on. their feet. Word has been received by tho secretary, Mr J. Evans, from Mr Earl Stewart intimating that on account of unforesoon circumstances in connection with his business ho is unable to visit Palmerston North for tho purpose of refereeing tho contest. The services of Mr Alan Maxwell, of Wellington, the well-known referee' and sporting writer, have been secured as third man in the ring for tho occasion. The box plan at the Opera House is filling rapidly and all fans would be well advised to ensure satisfactory seating as Boon as possible.