HE IS AFTER LA BARBA

NZ Truth, Issue 1208, 24 January 1929, Page 12

HE IS AFTER LA BARBA

Cuban Boy Wants World's Title Fight

When Fidel La Barba gets back to the land of chewing gum and spaghetti,, he will find a Cuban boy by the name of Kid Chocolate hankering after his scalp.

! "ODEL LA BAKBA is a mighty popu- . ; *■ lar gentleman these days," says "Redhead." . "He has shown a great deal of class m his comeback campaign, and numerous parts of the country are laying claim, to his services for the near future. "The former flyweight champion is recognized as the best bantamweight m the world by everybody . but New York fans. "The reason is that a young Cuban by the name of Kid, Choco-, late has been opening their eyes with his flashy boxing. "Naturally, the call goes out for a match between the pair. Chocolate is not averse to meeting any arfd all op-

ponents, including La Barba. In fact, he has sent a challenge to the Los Angeles bantamweight through Jess McMahon, New York promoter. McMahon is anxious to stage .a Kid Chocolate— Fidel La Barba bout early next year. "George Blake, La Barba's manager has not- taken any action on the bout as yet. "He would probably be willing to take the matcli if the winner would be recognized as the champion, but the various commissions are not likely to consent. "La Barba's plans are indefinite, but after his return from Australia, he may decide to accept the Kid Chocolate match." . i .