BOXING

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 66, 13 August 1947, Page 5

BOXING

TANEATUA TOURNAMENT EXCITING CONTESTS A good crowd of boxing enthusiasts was treated to an excellent evening’s entertainment at Taneatua on Monday night when the Whakatane District Boxing Asociation held its fifth tournament. The hall was well filled and all the bouts were of a very high standard. The tournament was very well organised and the smoothness with which the events were run off was a credit to the officials.

Tournament officials were as follows:

Referees, Messrs. A. L. Hogg and T. W. Morgan; judges, Messrs. N. H. Semmens (Taneatua) and L. Nicholls (Galatea): honorary physicians, Dr. R. Akel and Dr. G. H. Maaka; announcer, Mr F. W. J. Cameron; timekeepers, Messrs. S. Whitworth and H. Armstrong; dressing room stewards, Messrs. B. Magee, F. M. Abbott, A. W. Iremonger and Mair; glove stewards, Messrs. N. C. H. Taylor and J. Bowering; official seconds, Messrs. H. A. Wales and C. S. Penny; ushers, Messrs. H. Neal, L. Stewart, T. Moore and R. Gardiner; doorkeepers, Messrs. J. Roper and J. Garlick. ■ The Bouts Bout 1: Shadow Weight between D. Goodhew (Taneatua) and B. Sullivan (Edgecumbe). Sullivan forced the pace the start and seemed well ahead on the Jirst round. In the second Sullivan was still on top but Goodhew fought back gamely, using a nice right to good advantage. The third round saw both boys hard at it. Sullivan apeared to be feeling the effects of the fast pace he set. Sullivan gained the decision.

Bout 2: Paper Weight between J. Torrie (Taneatua) and R. Hogg (Ohope).

Torrie took the initiative but Hogg, the smaller of the two, fought back gamely and kept well up to the fast pace. Round two was fast and keenly contested and it was very hard to pick who had the better of the going. The third round was even and much slower. Torrie was awarded the decision.

Bout 3: Middle Weight between B. Williams (Opotiki) and E. Crewther (Waimana). These two boys . appeared well matched. Williams was inclined to be a showy fighter while Crewther was cool and confident. Williams was full of tricks too and Williams’ coolness was a great asset in the face of this. The decision, a- draw, was very well received. Bout 4: Feather Weight between P. Revell (Otakiri) and J. Stevenson (Ohope). Both boys were willing. Revell made the fight but Stevenson landed some very good punches. The pace was fast throughout. In the third round Stevenson came put hitting hard and often. Revell' seemed to have tired but gave a good account of himself. This was Stevenson’s round. The decision was a draw.

Bout 5: Paper Weight between D. Hudson (Opotiki) and T. Hona (Whakatane).

What pace there was in the first round''was made by Hona but both boys were cautious. The second round was willing and again Hona appeared the better. Hudson was a trier and was very game. The third round found Hona tired but willing. Hudson appeared to favour clinching. Hona received the decision.

Bout 6: Fly Weight between T. Hunt (Taneatua) and P. Johnson (Tauranga). The first round was very cautious. The Tauranga boy had the advari 2 * tage in weight and reach but Hunt was game. Round two found Hunt trying to land a telling punch but Johnson’s reach was too much for him. Hunt carried a solid punch but was not given many chances to it. The decision, in favour of Johnson, was not very well received although he was definitely superior to~ the smaller lad. •

Bout 7: Catch Weight between C. Matchitt (Edgecumbe) and J. Curtis (Opotiki). This was a very even fight. Matchitt was heavier but Curtis was very nimble and made good use of his smaller stature. Curtis favoured clinching in the last 'two rounds and was very dangerous at such close quarters. The last round was very fast. Matchitt was awarded the decision.

Bout 8: Midget Weight between J. Hona (Whakatane) and B. Plank (Edgecumbe). This m match was willing and those who expected a pushing match between the two small boys saw instead a really good fight. Plank gave the impression that he will go far

in amateur boxing. Hona r

to be suffering a little from sta"e fright but gave a good account of himself and richly deserved the special trophy he was awarded. Both boys were willing. Plank was better on his feet but Hona refused to give ground and fought back welL> Plank took the initiative in all rounds but Hona gave the impression of being able to do better and also has the makings of a good boxer. Plank was given the decision. Bout 9: Heavy Weight between H. Boynton (Waimana) and Jim Raymond (Mt. Maunganui). The outcome of this bout was a great surprise. Boynton appeared to have Raymond to rights, Boynton was heavier and though it was his first appearance at a tournament he refused t<? be bustled and landed some hard blows. In the first round Raymond took the count of 7. In the second he went through the ropes and stayed there for 6. He went through again and was ; relieved by the bell. The third round brought the surprise. Rayomnd rushed across and connected with a hard right swing to the jaw. Boynton went down and stayed on the canvas. He tried to get up at 7 but it was beyond him.

Bout 10: Shadow weight between F. Hickey (Taneatua) and V. Plank (Edgecumbe). Hickey set the pace but Plank stolidly returned the blows. The second round saw Hickey still making a fast pace but Plank stood his ground. Hickey appeared to b& swinging rather wildly and not landing many blows. In'the third round Plank came out hitting hard and had the better of the round. Plank was awarded the decision.

Bout 11: Paper Weight between J. Cairns (Taneatua) and H. Mokomoko (Opotiki). Mokomoko was lighter but very nimble and quick on his feet. Cairns took the initiative but Mokomoko held his ground. In the second round Cairns landed some very good punches. The third round was very willing. They stood toe to toe and neither gave ground. The decision was a draw.

Bout 12: Heavy Weight between R. Wood (Whakatane) and L. Pirini (Opotiki). Wood tried to bounce off the ropes on several occasions but- Pirini became cautious and was not to be taken in. Pirini was very solid and a dangerous man if given an opening. The second round was slow but, some very heavy punches were exchanged. Pirini made, the pace. The third round was. fairly even. Wood was given the decision. Bout 13: Middle Weight between T. Patterson (Whakatane) and Joe Raymond (Mt. Maunganui). Patterson opened the match -and proved a willing mixer. Raymond retaliated but Patterson was well up to him. Patterson opened in the second round once more and Raymond, clinched often. Patterson appeared to have the upper hand on several occasions but Raymond came out fighting. In the third round Raymond landed some good punches. The decision went to Rayihond. Bout 14: Welter Weight between. P. Mayo (Otakiri) and R. Tierney (Edgecumbe). Mayo took the iniative but Tierney was not slow when an opportunity offered. Mayo was a very well muscled boxer and held the upper hand almost , all the way through. In the last round Tierney landed some' very good punches. Mayo was awarded the decision.

Bout 15: Light Weight between J. Lowe (Whakatane) and J. London. (Tauranga).

Lowe set the„.pace but was evenly met by the Tauranga boy. Lowe’s efforts told on him and he was breathing heavily at the finish of the first round. London took the offensive in the second round and ‘Lowe could not stand up to him. The decision was awarded London on a technical K.O. Bout 16: Bantam Weight between. C. Curtis (Opotiki) and M. Crawford (Mt. Maunganui).

Crawford, a tall .thin boy, Maced a very elusive opponent in the small nippy Curtis. Crawford tried very hard to make the pace but Curtis, came in under his guard on each, occasion. Curtis was declared the winner. Bout 17: Heavy weight between L. Candy (Whakatane) and R. Booth (Opotiki). * Candy was a good stone heavier than his opponent and he made thepace but Booth used his size to good* advantage and • landed some telling' blows. Booth had the better of the last round. Candy was awarded the decision and left the ring doubled up. He received medical attention. Special Trophies Special trophies were awarded as* follows: x Most Scientific Boxer: J. London; (Tauranga); Gamest Loser, M* Crawford (Mt. Maunganui); Special Trophy, J. Hona (Whakatane)*