BOXING
THURSDAY'S TOURNAMENT The Wellington Boxing Association conclude their season lor this yenr tomorrow night when Charlie Purdy, the Auckland lightweight, will meet Bert McCarthy, of Melbourne, in a filteen rounds contest, ft is certain that there will be a crowded house to witness this contest in view of the excellent display McCarthy gave in his recent defeat of Janiito, which was. generally couceded as being one of the finest contests ever seen locally. McCarthy has improved beyond all measure, and lie will be seen at the to]» of his form, while his opponent. who is well known for his fast, clever and evasive tactics, is sure ti give an attractive display. There appears little doubt but what the contest, will attract a record crowd, and as the box plan will rk«o to-morrow afternoon intending patrons are urged to hook their seats at Four excellent preliminaries have also been arranged so that a capital evening's entertainment is assured.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12618, 1 December 1926, Page 12
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158BOXING New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12618, 1 December 1926, Page 12
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