BOXING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 439, 3 December 1930, Page 12

BOXING

BIG MATCH IN SPAIN CABNERA BEATS PAOLINO. HIGH CROWD AT BARCELONA. LONDON. Nov. 30. The giant Italian boxer Camera gained a points decision over Paolino after a ten-rounds contest at Bar. 'lona. Camera weighed 19st. 41b. and Paolino Hst. 111 b. The attendance was 91.000, a European record. Those present represented 60 per rent, of Barcelona’s available population. Mounted guardsmen discouraged “gatecrashers.” Armed lootguards prevented a stampede when the crowd attempted to rush the ring after the verdict was given to Camera. A portion of the barriers was broken down, find guards wielded their drawn swords. Though ea<h contestant delivered heavy blows in order to break his opponent’s defence, the contest soon degenerated into a hugging match, until ■he referee interfered. Nevertheless :he crowd applauded every round, admiring Paolino"s pluck against his bigjrr. younger and more skilful adversary. In the first round, Pa dino. with three heavy blows, sent the Basque sprawling. but in the following rounds Carnrra easily outboxed his crudely lung ing opponent. The Italian’s footwork was masterly, ami Paolino, who developed wrestling*tactics in the latter part of the fight, appeared to be badly mauled, though the punishment he absorbed indicated that he is made of iron. It is believed that the receipts will exceed of v hicii the contestants will divide £20,000 Dickson’s pro fits are likely to be £10.00(>. Boxing was practically unknown in Spain a few years ago. ami it is remarkable that she should be the first country in Europe to provide such a huge crowd. REJOICING IN ITALY. All Italy is jubilant over Camera’s victory' and proclaim him the future world’s champion. J