BOXING

Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1933, Page 2

BOXING

WATSON BEATS CROWLEY ON K 0.

FIGHT ENDS IN AN UPROAR

i United Press Association—By. Electri* Telegraph—Copyright)

LONDON, December 19.

Ex-Seaman ••• Watson knocked out Dave Crowley, the Londoner, in . the tenth round of their bout. The title was not involved. , Crowley, making the most of an unexpected opportunity to meet Watson, attacked strondly in the early rounds, and lie continued to worry the seaman. Consequently, the spectators were surprised when the) fight ended suddenly, Watson Winging a right to the solar plexus, and Crowley being unable to leave the ring for five minutes. : The fight ended in. an uproar. The crowd alleged that (the blow wtas a foul one, jeering Watson and cheering Crowley.

GRUELING NAPIER CONTEST

NAPIER, December 19

Ted Oxley, New Zealand lightweight champion,., gained a points decision at Napier to-niglit against Joe Frahkln, after a gruelling contest. In the final round, Oxley was. groggy from a whirl wind attack by Franklin who used his right in successive vicious swings, Oxley managed to hang on owing to Franklin being utterly exhausted; :

REFEREE 9 DECISION UNPOPULAR

NAPIER, December 19

In the heavy’slogging bout, Luttrel! gained a points decision over Sullivan ~ the bout being characterised by both men making the pace and each ■taking severe punishment. The decesion astonished the house, which almost unanimously voiced strong disapproval. Y