BOXING.
THE WORLD’S TITLE. luMfalian Press Assn.- -United Service LONDON, September 10. A “Sporting Life” Syndicate is being formed, with a capital of £SOOO, for the purpose of backing Phil Scott against any heavyweight in the world. Scott’s supporters do not agree that Tunney’s retirement leaves Tom Heeney the virtual champion of the world. They point out that Scott has twice beaten Heeney, and that therefore Scott is the rightful contender for the world’s championship.
HEEXEY ON SCOTT’S CLAIMS. Auckland, September to. Interviewed regarding Phil Scott’s statement, cabled to-night, Tom Heency was asked to express bis opinion on Scott’s intentions: “I just want to say this,” said Heency. " When Scott boat me at Southampton, I fought him on 24 hours notice. As a matter of fact, ho came over and pulled me out of bed and asked me to light him. Incidentally three-quarters cVf the papers said that I won the fight. Since Scott went to America, ho fought in the elimination tests, and he knocked out Hansen, the Scandinavian. Scott got beaten by Paulino, who did not go through the elimination bouts. So,” concluded Heency. “ where Scott got the idea that be is the rightful contender for the title beats me; but good luck to him! ’ ’
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 September 1928, Page 4
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