THE BOXING RING.
GREB DEFEATS GIBBONS.
SURPRISE FOR EXPERTS.
Australian and N.Z. Cablo Association, ffiocd. 7.30 p.m.) NEW YOKE., March 13.
Harry Greb defeated Tom Gibbons tonight in a 15-round bout. The result was a surprise to boxing experts, who unanimously prophesied that Gibbons would win. Some even expressed the opinion that Gibbons would knock out Greb. The fight is considered most important, for many believe that the winner will bo given an opportunity to meet Dempsey for the championship. It is at least probable that ho will meet Carpentier in the near future, when the next opponent of the champion is likely to be selected. A MATCH FOR COOK. TO MEET FRENCH BOXER. Au«trnlian and N.Z. Cable Anociation. (Reed. 7.50 p.m.) LONDON. Msrch 13. Mr. Lucas visited Paris and signed articles for George Cook, the Australian boxer, to fight Nilleg in Paris on June 5.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18040, 15 March 1922, Page 7
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