JOHNSON-WILLARD FIGHT
—Monday Night—
Men like Johnson and Willard are not born every generation, and it is considered that years will pass before another champion oan be unearthed. That the honour of defeating a man of Johnson's calibre is great in the fighting world goes without saying, but it was not without one of the hardest fights on record. Jack Johnson is recognised as being one of the world's most scientific boxers, and it speaks volumes for Willard'B powers that he wqn the victory.' The picture will be shown at the Star Theatre on Monday next, 15th inst, The full 26 rounds will be screened, and full details of the preliminary training of both men is shown at the respective camps.
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 11 January 1917, Page 3
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121JOHNSON-WILLARD FIGHT Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 11 January 1917, Page 3
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