BOXING

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11253, 4 July 1922, Page 7

BOXING

TOURNEY AT PETONE TO-NIGHT AND TO-MOEEOW. Boxing patrons are reminded of the grand tournament which will be held in | the Empire Theatre, Petone, to-night , (Tuesday) and Wednesday, July 4th and | sth. This will be the second series of j contests held under the auspices of the Hutt Valley Boxing Association. Splendid entries have been received for the novice tournament, and keen bouts are assured. The association have been very fortunate in securing the services of that great Australian fighter, Paul Demsky, who will box with the Sydney lightweight, Ted Lewis. Demsky is only a young fighter, but he has already made a name for himself in Australia, and has a habit of knocking out his opponents. Among those who have met this fate are Vince Blackburn and Bert McCarthy, two of Australia's leading lightweights. Lewis has also shown that he is a boxer of class, and has some good performances to his crediti The Dem-sky-Lewis bout will take place on the first night (Tuesday). On Wednesday, the semi-finals and finals will be boxed. The prices are reasonable, vie., 2e plus tax, and a few reserved seats can be booked at Ned Perry's, Wellington, and Mrs Galvin's, Petone, the price being 3s plus tax. For the convenience of Welltngton patrons and contestants, Leyland's 'bua will leave the Government Buildings at 7 p.m., returning after the contests, and Anyon'e 'bus will run from tbe Taita Hotel at the same hour. WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION PAUL DEMSKY v. W. PKEBTON. While keen regret was evidenced at the news that Pat Gleeson, owing to slight indisposition, was unable to keep his engagement to meet Paul Demsky on Tuesday next, the many patrons who were anxious to see the visitor in seriouß action, are not to he disappointed, as the local lightweight, Preston, has taken Gleeson’s place. The latter was bound down to weigh not more than 9st 121 b, but this stipulation has been waived in regard to Preston, which will improve the chances of the local professional to fully extend his opponent. That the visitor is a wonderfully clever boxer and also a fighter has always been recognised In Australia, where in all his recent matches he has attracted large audiences. He is but nineteen years of age, and great possibilities are predicted for him. The box plan will be opened to-morrow morning at Perry’s. In view of the limited accommodation in the back stalls the association has decided to issue tickets for the exact seating accommodation, and as soon as these are disposed of no more tickets will be available. It is likely that the whole of this limited number will be disposed of long before Tuesday next.