BOXING.
(by TF.LiiottArii —reli press association.] BLENHEIM. .Match 3. A fifteen round professional bout was fought at Ills Majesty’s Theatre i.o-night between Raymond Jansen (9.11) and Salvina .Inmito (9.11). It wont the full distance. There was a full bouse, who wire delighted with a clean light, with some hard liiti ing and some lvolnieriill footwork, particularly oil tin* part iff til" Frenchman, alter Hie opening rounds. : The light was notable for the xjjortsmanlike tactics of both boxers throughout its progress. Jamito persistently bored in on bis opponent, forcing the issue from end to end, but the Frenchman’s wonderful defence, clean bitting and exfraordinary agility on his feet offset the aggressiveness of the Filipino.
The verdict Went to Jansen, both men receiving hearty applause tit Ihc close of an even fight:
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Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1927, Page 2
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130BOXING. Hokitika Guardian, 4 March 1927, Page 2
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