BOXING.

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1927, Page 7

BOXING.

NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. WELLINGTON, February 16. The New Zealand Boxing Council, mi the report last night that Leckie (the Otago professional) had taken part in two contests without having obtained a license, decided to point out to the Association that they were liable to a fine if they engaged professionals who had not been licensed.

It was ruled that ITarrly Casey was residentially qualified and eligible to compete for New Zealand champion-

ships. The International Federation notified the admittance of the New Zealand Association. This means that the New Zealand Association will be the only body recognised by the. affiliated nations as controlling boxing in this countrv.

Charlie Purdy was unanimously awarded the lightweight championship forfeited bv Les Murray by absence in

Tt was decided to allow associations the options of awarding professionals a percentage of the gate, instead of a fixed purse, on condition that the percentage did not exceed £2OO, and be divided in the ratio of 60 per cent, for the winner and 40 for the loser. GRIME’S VISIT.

The Greymouth BoNing Association has failed in its endeavour to secure Grime, the Australian champion, for a match here on March 19, as Grime only fights once in New Zealand, when he meets Charlie Purdy at Wellington.