BOXING.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 January 1929, Page 6

BOXING.

THE WORLD TITLE. SHARKEY v. OHRISTNER. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) NEW YORK. Jan. 26. Jack Sharkey (193 pounds) won on a close decision in a 12-round contest at Madisn Square Gardens from “Kayo” Llilistener (193 A 'pounds). Christner fought gamely throughout, hut Sharkey’ skill and experience told in the latter rounds, enabling him to outpoint his opponent, who, however, is still considered a potentially formidable heavyweight contender. He was formerly an iron worker at Akron Ohio. Although he has no great boxing ability, his chances are not overlooked.

STRIBLING v. SHARKEY

NEW YORK, Jan. 26

Sharkey meets Young Stribling at Miami Beach on February 27th. in a chauipionhsip elimination bout under the promotion of Jack Dempsey. Further progress towards a. selection for the next championship bout depends greatly upon the result of that fight. Young Stribling to-night won a technical knockout in the third round againts Ralph Smith, a Californian, whom Stribling hammered at will, favourably impressing the onlookers. LA BARBA OUTS McALISTER. SYDNEY, Jan. 27. In the boxing contest at the Stadium last night, Fidel La Barba (America) 8.7:{ . ,in his initial light in Australia, downed Billy McAllister (8.31) in the fourth round. The American adopted rush tactics, though McAllister got in a few good hits, hut one to his solar plexus put him out. BILLY GRIME HOME AGAIN. SYDNEY. .Tan. 27. The boxer, Billy Grime, returned today from. America. He hopes that, as he has changed his fighting methods, ns the result of his two years’ stay in the United States, he will be able to do well in the Australian ring.