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Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1928, Page 2

SroitTSMUN generally are well satisfied with the outcome of the fight for the world’s boxing championship. A fair field was provided! and no favour shown and in the end the better man won. Tunnoy well deserved his victory, and was so congratulated by the deleated challenger. Heoney, though not victorious won his way into the admiration of the spectators by his dogged gameness. The New Zealander fought gamely to the end, and that despite serious physical suffering. He was keen to have his chance in the ring, and having got it certainly did his best. Tunney came through with flying colours, and has established Ids claim very, definitely to the right of champion. Hoeney made the best endeavour possible) to win, and though defeated was not disgraced. Tlio clash served to show that these encounters in the fistic ring can be conducted with spirit and in the best sport. The fight should do much to elevate boxing contests, and it is pleasing to know that a New Zealander was one of the chief actors in that task. Heency is not likely to desert the ring, and doubtless we shall hoar of him being matched again against notabilities, but he must have much more experience and technical knowledge before he can hope to encounter Tunney again.