BOXING
TOM HANSEN SECURES POINTS DECISION. MATCH AGAINST BRYAN McKAY. (By Telcgrapn—Press Association.) WANGANUI, August 2. In a hard-hitting professional bout in Wanganui tonight Tom Hansen (Wellington) won a points decision over Bryan McKay (Auckland), who substituted for L, Wise (Auckland). In the opening round 'McKay piled up' points with powerful punches which connected to the face and body, but after the fifth round Hansen showed good ringcraft and began to make up leeway. The last three rounds of the 10-round bout were willing, -both men wading in at close range, which was to the liking of the crowd. The decision in favour of Hansen, was well received, though the margin must have been close, as McKay was going strong in the last round.
In a special amateur bout J. March (Wellington), a British Olympic representative, beat B. Maddern. (Hawera), New Zealand flyweight champion, on points in a bout of six rounds. March impressed with his ringcraft and his all-round ability, and Maddern, who was giving away 101 b.. was not afraid to mix it and won acclaim for his pluck. Both men were applauded for a spirited fight. The amateur bouts were of a high standard. There was a large attendance.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 August 1939, Page 11
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