BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1928, Page 1

BOXING.

(Australian Press Association.)

SYDNEY, (May 13. At the. Sydney Stadium Earn Lizard, of England, 9.8) outpointed Charlie Purdy, of Auckland, 9.8, over a bout of fifteen rounds. The New Zealander, however, did not display his usual form, but ho forced the fight in the early rounds, scoring good light's to the head and body. Jzznrd boxed coolly, piling up points with straight lefts to the face, and also, beating the New Zealander at infighting. Purdy improved over the last two rounds. hut the Englishman had a good majority of points. The loser declared after the match that he was suffering from a severe cold.

WIN FOB PHIL SCOTT. NEW YORK, May II

Phil Scott, the British heavyweight defeated Robcrti, an Italian, in a ten-rounds bout. Ibe latter was very nearly knocked out at tbe final bed. After withstanding a ferocious body attack in the early rounds, tbe Britisher lind Tittle difficulty in overcoming the Italian’s lead and winning decisively. This was one of Scott’s most impressive fights in America. I-Te won principally through the use of riMit. crosses and uppercuts. iScott’s weight was 1971bs and Robcrti’s 217 jibs.