BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1928, Page 1

BOXING.

TENNEY V. HEKNEA . (Australian A X.Z. Cable Association.) NEW YORK, .March 24. Gene Timncy. in an announcement from Miami, says that he wishes Tom lleeney to he. his opponent in a title hunt in July next. Jt is believed that the bout hinges upon a financial question with Tex Rickard, PALMER. HEATS SAUTIIERAM. WESTPORT. March 25. \ leu rounds professional bout last evening between Dave Palmer (Australia) and .T. Smithcram (Dunedin) went the full distance, and was won on points by Palmer. The fight was always interesting, and both gave very good showings. In an amateur bom, Percy Hawes (Westport) got a points derision over Davev (Christchurch >. AUSTRALIAN BOUTS. SYDNEY, March 25. At the Stadium, Johnny Curly defeated Billy Jones with a technical knock-out. in the last round of a 15 rounds contest. Curly led throughout severely punishing Jones, who was in a (lazed condition when the re force stopped the light. MELBOURNE. March 25. At the Stadium. Tommy Mdnncs defeateil Wally Hancock with a technical knockout in the second round of a Jo rounds contest. DEAIPSEY RETIRES. SAN FRANCISCO, March 24. Refuting rumours that he would light Tunncy in September, Dempsey announced on,Saturday: “ Afy fighting days are over. No one. knows this better than myself. I am through with the ring for ever.”