BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 63, 1 August 1912, Page 8

BOXING.

THE CHAMPION RETIRES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. New York, July 30. Jack Johnson announces that he has finished fighting. The promoters will not give him his price and so he retires in favo * of no one. THE BOXING COUNCIL. By Telegraph—Pre.ss Association. Christchurch, Wednesday. The Boxing Council at its Last meeting decided to urge associations to encourage boxing among Territorials. In reply to a question regarding the status of navy men who had competed for money prizes in navy competitions, the council quoted the English ruling, viz., That they forfeited their amateur status.

The following have been selected to compete at the Australasian championships: Bantam-weight. J. Gunn; featherweight, G. Barr; light-weight, C. Penrose; heavy-weight, S. Fitzsimmons. The inclusion of Penrose is partly prompted by the fact that h.e is at present in Australia and is willing to go to Sydney at his own expense. In view of the financial position o 1 the council it was decided to select only four representatives, but to make representations to the Northern and Otigo associations with the hope that they will be able to help finances to enable Mitchell (welter) and Boreham (middlev eight) to be included.