BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1922, Page 3

BOXING.

(OJSTItAIiIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. THE BIG FIGHT, Received Tins Day at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Jan 10. Jack Smith of Manchester, will referee the Cooii-Carpentier light. The principals have now eased up training. Both are reported to be •in perfect condition.

THE COAIING FIGHT. (Received This Day at 12.25 p.m.)

LONDON, Jan 10

The “Pall Mall Gazette” says there is a distinct modification of public opin : ion regarding Thursday’s fight. Cuok is no longer regarded as a forlorn hope. On the contrary, the keneral estimation is that, lie has about an even money chance, but the big bettors are still laying good odds on Carpentier. They know the things he* has accomplished and though so badly beaten by Dempsey, they account him in a superior class to Cook, whose form against Curphey and Goddard did not reveal him within a, mile of the championship class. Those with an intimate knowledge of boxing do not believe it possible that within a few months in th» privacy of a gymnasium, Cook can have developed into a championship proposition. Still, it is possible that layers of long odds will experience many moments'qf doubt and unhappiness. Cook has made real marked improvement during his training and if not beaten before half the distance is gone, lie may not he beaten at all. BOXING ENTHUSIASTS. LONDON, January 10. Two thousand are doming from France to witness the boxing match.