C. GORDON’S VICTORY

Taranaki Daily News, 15 October 1934, Page 8

C. GORDON’S VICTORY

BOXING AT INVERCARGILL. AUSTRALIAN’S OPEN GLOVE. In the featherweight contest between Moore (Australia) and Gordon (New Zealand) many considered the Australian a trifle unlucky, remarked the Southland Daily News commentary on the bouts at Invercargill last week. He certainly had a better variety of punches and, but for an inclination to use the open glove, would probably have got the decision. Gordon won the Jamieson Belt for the most scientific boxer at the recent New Zealand championships, but he . did not impress as much as the Australian, who was much the cleaner puncher in spite of his glove fault. Describing the bout the News says that the pair' were very well matched in height and reach. Gordon opened with right, swings to the head and was punching stronger in the opening rally. Moore connected with a couple of good rights to the jaw, but the New Zealander rallied and pasted Moore with lefts and rights, winning the round comfortably. The .New Zealander was warned to keep his punches up in the second round and the Australian picked then, off with both hands. Gordon continued on the aggressive, but Moore countered well and was punching cleaner. It was a good round and, if anything, in Moore’s favour, although he lost points for using an open glove. Gordon opened the third round with a swinging right, but it went behind Moore’s neck. Moore was again told to keep his gloves closed, but he beat Gordon to the punch in some lively exchanges. Gordon tired over the last bit and Moore went for a knock-out, but his punches lacked the necessary force and Gordon got the decision amidst much enthusiasm.