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BOXING.

BELL KNOCKED OUT. LLOYD'S TERRIFIC PUNCHING. It took the Victorian heavyweight, Albert Lloyd (12st 0%lb) less than two rounds to knock out the Moree heavyweight. Colin Bell (13st 101:>) at the Stadiu mlast night (says the Sydney Sun of March 25). As in previous contests, Lloyd showed that. he is an unusually hard puncher. The match was to decide who is to fight Dave Smith for the heavyweight championship of Australia. Full of confidence, Lloyd severely punished his opponent right from the start. He disconcerted Bell by pinning his arms and holding and pushing him back—a surprising feat, considering that Bell was looked on as a far stronger boxed. There were fierce rallies in the first round, which was well won by Lloyd. They had barely started the second round when Lloyd landed a heavy blow on Bell's mouth. Bell dropped to his knees, and when he rose th.e Victorian went at him aad working him into the referee's corner, punished him heavily with lefts and rights. Bell covered his face with hi sarins, and bent forward, bir„ Lloyd sent him down again. Bell rose Immediately, but hj ewas dazed, and a right on the jaw put him out.

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Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15192, 12 April 1917, Page 8

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BOXING. Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15192, 12 April 1917, Page 8

BOXING. Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15192, 12 April 1917, Page 8