BECKETT BEATS MORAS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2474, 14 October 1922, Page 5

BECKETT BEATS MORAS.

BRUTAL EXHIBITION OF SLOGGING.

MORAN A PITIABLE SPECTACLE.

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Beckett, in the first round, forged in and caught Moran heavily in tin; ribs. Beckett, in the second round, did well with short arm jabs to the head and body, drawing blood from Moran’s left eye. Then Moran was staggered by a couple of upper-cuts and a low blow. He was evidently in pain, and fell to the boards, but tlie gong saved him. Moran, in tiie third, rushed across the ring and by sheer strength forced Beckett to the floor. Bunch for punch was then the order of the day, all sorts of blows being given and taken. Moran, in the fourth, caught Beckett a hard punch to the jaw and Beckett went down for seven. He was groggy and again fell for two. Moran tried hard to finish his man, hitting him again and again. Beckett was still groggy when the bell saved him.

Moran, in the fifth, was much stronger, but Beckett was unexpectedly fresh, recovering marvellously. The men stood toe to toe exchanging hard blows. Moran looked to be in trouble from Beckett’s body blows, and both were now staggering about the ring. Excitement ran high, and the crowded house wondered who would lust the longest.

The sixth round ended in Beckett’s favour, Moran tried Iris right, but Beckett got him on the ropes and hammered him on the jaw without receiving much punishment. In the last round Moran was in a bad way, and was a pitiable sight. His eyes were almost closed and his face covered with blood. About half way through the round the referee stopped the fight, as Moran’s towel was thrown in. Moran was practically blind, and groped his way' about the ring trying to find liis corner until his seconds came to his assistance. Soldier Jones defeated Townlcy in the third round after the latter was down for the count of eight. When Townley rose he again slipped, having injured his leg. The referee intervened, and Townley retired. Wells began to tire in the fourth round, and Bloomfield finally' got Wells on the point with a well delivered right. Wells was counted out. BECKETT TO FIGHT SIKL (Received Saturday, 1 a.m.) LONDON, October 13. Joe Beckett, is to fight Siki (the black conqueror of Carpeutier) iu London on November 2 3rd.