"FARR'S HEAD IS TOO BIG"
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British Boxer Spoilt by Publicity SPLIT WITH MANAGER
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(Eeceived 6, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 5. Mr Broadribb, on his return from America, said: "I'm through for ever with Tommy Farr. Although I am technically his manager until his contract expires next July, 1 am having nothing more to do with him". "Publicity went to Farr's head, and iong before his fight he thought he was already world champion. He rescnted me being in tho ring during his sparring, and telling and showing him what to do in front of critics. Finally he told me he could get on better without ino in the ring and threatened to punch my nose. That was after the fight. "I was unable to stand it any longer and wo broko. "
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 11, 6 October 1937, Page 5
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