Keith Francis, Australia, Outpoints Archie Cahill
CHRISTCHURCH, Last ijight (P.A.) —ln a professional boxing contest before a crowded house tonight Keith Francis (Australia) 8.13, outpointed Archie Cahill (Christchurch) 8.13 a, in a 12 rounds bout. Francis, one of the cleverest boxers ever seen in Christchurch, gave Cahill a boxing lesson and had a clear advantage in 11 out of the 12 rounds. With perfect balance Francis scored with left leads and right hooks, and always held the advantage. His next match will be with Lyn Philp, New Zealand bantam weight champion.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 31 May 1949, Page 6
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