FISTIANA.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4449, 4 August 1922, Page 1

FISTIANA.

(By

“Cestus.”)

Jack Keenan, in gaining a draw with Paul Hannah dearly showed that his temporary retirement has not robbed him of his ring prowess. His exhibition in this contest will, no doubt mean ,a bout with Faul Demsky, Australia’s clever lightweight, in the) very near future.

Roy Keenan, Jack’s brother, gave a creditable display among the amateurs recently, and signs point to him having as successful ,a career in the roped square as his brother.

In J. O’Brien Thames lias an amateur bantam who more than upholds the town’s name. This lad has been very unfortunate in being matched with opponents who have had at least three years’ experience to rely upon. Nevertheless, in two of his fights the audience has taken exception to .the referee’s decision, apd a well-known professional also stated that in his opinion the lad won these contests. With perseverance he will reach the top. J. Walker, of Waihi, gave a creditable display for his professional debut against Joe Sharplin, at Tauranga. His amateur career was highly successful, and by his recent display his career in .the “pro.” ranks promises to follow suit. The Waihi amateurs, J. Broadfoot, H. Siieargold, W, 11. Colledge, and SLeach, are showing greatly improvde form and should form a formidable team tor any contest. J. O Brien, of Thames, in his fight with C. McCarthy at Waihi, evidenced the opinion that he is extremely hard, for from the jump McCarthy strived for a knock-out, and at one time, catching O’Brien off his balance, registered six hard jolts to his chili, but O’Brien never showed the effects, but by his clever defence staved off the K.O.

tl. Sheargold, an 18-year-Oxd pupil of Rudd’s school at Waihi, shows promise of becoming a N.Z. champion.. In his two appearances he has decisively beaten his opponents, who were well seasoned fighters. B. Rudd’s boxing school at Waihi made an envious reputation at. the recent tournament. Out of seven entries the school obtained six wins and one draw.

The New Zealand Championships are to be decided at the Auckland Town Hall on Monday next, August 7, when some interesting bouts are anticipated.. Mr F. Burns, of the N.8.A., is officiating as referee. During the week I saw two local boys in action, a light and a heavyweight, and by appearances these lads will soon be heard of, when they will give a good account of themselves.