BOXING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 14 October 1922, Page 5

BOXING

(By Electric Telegraph. —Copyright.) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, Oct. 13. Broomfield knocked out Wells in the sixth round. Beckett defeated Moran, and the. referee stopped the fight in the seventh round. This was one of the most terrific fights in boxing history, with the fiercest exchanges and punishment. Both men were down for long counts and staggering about the ring in the closing stages. , Beckett, in. the first round, forged in and caught Moran heavily in the ribs. Beckett, in the second, did well with short arm jabs to the head and Iwny, drawing blood from Moran’s left eye. Then Moran was staggered by a couple of uppercuts and a low blow. He was evidently in pain and fell to the boards, but the gong saved him. Morari in the third rushed across the ring and by sheer strength forced Beckett to the floor. Punch for punch was then the order of the day. All sorts of blows Were given .and taken. Moran in the fourth caught Beckett a hard punch to the jaw. Beckett went down for seven. He was groggy and again fell for two. Moran tried hard to finish his man, flitting him again and again. Beckett was still groggy when the bell saved him. Moran in the fifth was, much 1 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. Both were now staggering about the ring. Excitement | ran high and the crowde<f house wondered who would last the longest. The sixth round ended in Beckett’s favour. Moran tried his 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 was .covered with blood. About half way * through the round the referee stopped the fight as Morans’ towel*was. thrown in. .

Moran was practically blind and groped bis way about the ring, trying to find lib comer, until his seconds cam© to his assistance.

Soldier Jones defeated Townley in I lie lliird round after the fatter was down Tor a count, of eight. When Townley rose lie again' slipped, having injured a leg. The referee intervened and Townley retired. Wlls began to tire in the fourth round and Bloomfield finally gol Wells on the point with a well-delivered right. Wells was counted out. Beckett will fight Siki in London on 23rd November.