BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 December 1927, Page 1

BOXING.

(By Telegraph—l’er Press Association.) PARIS, Dec. 21. In a twelve, rounds contest, Eugene Criqui, former feather-weight champion of the world, fought Gustave Huinmery, aged 19 years, for the featherweight championship of France. Criqui gave up in the .sixth round. The fight was short and exciting. The ex-cham-pion attempted his famous uppercut, flummery, however, was brimming over with the energy of youth, and he forced the lighting, and overwhelmed his opponent. Only C'-riqui’s skill, courage and ring tactics enabled him to last to the sixth round Then he raised his hand, indicating that he was beaten. COOK’S DEFEAT. LONDON. Dee. 21. The “Morning Post’s” Rome correspondent says: ‘‘Tlie fight between the Australian, Cook, and De Carol is (Rome champion) was a feature of the international programme at one of the greatest displays of boxing ever seen in Rome. The verdict that De Carol is was the winner on points was loudly contested by the public, whose opinion is now endorsed by the press, which affirms that a draw was justified. Do Carolls, who, while training, admitted his respect- for his experienced opponent-. opened cautiously, hut suddenly he started in the third round to force the fight. The Australian, who undoubtedly was surprised, retaliated with vigour. The contest developed into a battle royal. Cook was twice warned for hutting, while De Carolis was frequently in distress owing to Cook’s methods in the clinches. Despite the verdict, the men finished all square after a memorable fight such as cannot l>e seen in the countries with inflated purses and allied business interests.