BONING

Southland Times, Issue 20208, 20 June 1927, Page 8

BONING

GRIME IN AMERICA. . TOO GOOD FOR MEXICAN CHAMPION. ’ (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, June 19. ' At Los Angeles Billy Grime, the holder j of three Australian titles, won on points in a ten round bout against Pico Ramies, the Mexican. Pico Ramies (the Mexican feather-weight : champion) although a clever and courageous boxer, was wholly unable to cope with the wearing, lunging attack of Billy Grime, who outboaed and outslugged him. The Australian reached his opponent’s jaw almost at will and the Mexican was a tired and much battered man when the final bell rang. Grime took the first three rounds by a wide margin. The Mexican, apparently determined to rush Grime, in the third round, swung viciously, each blow carrying a potential knock out but the crowd roared with laughter when the Australian sidestepped these and in return sent biting lefts that damaged his opponent’s face. Ramies was more cautious in the fourth round in which he shaded his opponent by landing several heavy body punches at close quarters. Grime returned to win the fifth, badly cutting the Mexican’s eye and lacing him soundly throughout the session, only Ramies’ great strength and determination keeping him on his feet. Grime during the next 'three rounds continued a constant battery of blows to the head and body, clearly showing superiority. Ramies gave evidence of his great courage and skill by returning in the ninth and trading blow for blow, making the round even. He continued his attack in the tenth with a slight superiority in that session by continuing effective body blows but Grime gained the decision, his supremacy generally throughout the bout being obvious. —A. and N.Z. NELSON McNIGHT BEATEN. FIGHTS WITH DAMAGED HAND. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 19. At the Newcastle Stadium, Nelson McKnight (10.54), suffered his first defeat in Australia when he was beaten by Jimmy Pearce (10.84). McKnight was floored half-way through the 19th round and the referee stopped the contest and declared Pearce the winner. McKnight was down twice before and was in a hopeless position. He received a heavy right to the head in the sixth round and was down for eight seconds. This was the beginning of the end. McKnight never recovered and received a terrific pasting until the referee terminated the fight. The New Zealander’s showing was very courageous and earned great applause. It was learned later that McKnight broke a small bone in his right hand a week ago, and stepped into the ring under a serious disadvantage, facing an opponent like Pearce who is regarded as the future welterweight champion of Australia.—A. and N.Z. THOMPSON BEATS WALKER. (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, June 19. At the Stadium George Thompson knocked out Wally Walker in the seventh round. Walker was outclassed and badly punished —A. and N.Z.