BOXING.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10629, 5 December 1910, Page 2

BOXING.

(Per Press Association.)

Westport, December 4. At Millerton last night the herwyweight boxing championship of New Zealand was contested by Jim Mitchell, of Millerton (the champion), and Bill Rndd, of Wellington (the challenger). In the first round the men mixed things freely, Mitchell having the advantage. Tn the second round Rndd, breaking from a clinch, got Mitchell a couple of severe right and'left hooks at close quarters. Shortly afterwards he .sent him down for eight seconds, and again for nine, the gong saving Mitchell. The third round had not gone far when Mitchell was again sent to tlie> boards for six seconds, and .almost immediately afterwards was sent down again, and counted out. Other special six-round bouts took place, the winners being J. O'Neill, Hooker, and Chappoiton. Mr Bush made an efficient referee.