BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 January 1922, Page 3

BOXING.

COOK-CARPENTIER FIGHT. THE REFEREE APPOINTED. COOK'S CHANCES WEIGHED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. London, Jan. 10. Jack Smith, of Manchester, will be referee in the Cook-Carpentier fight. The principals have now eased up in their training. Both are reported to be in perfect condition. ‘

The Pall Mall Gazette says there !s a distinct modification of public opinion regarding Thursday’s fight. Cook is no longer regarded as a forlorn hope. On the contrary the general estimation is that he has about an even money chance, but the big bettors are still laying good odds on Carpentier. They know the things he has accomplished, and though so badly beaten by Dempsey, they account him in a superior class to Cook, whose form against. Curphey and Goddard did not reveal him within a mile of the championship class. Those with an intimate knowledge of boxing do not believe it is possible'that within a few months, in the privacy of a gymnasium. Cook can have developed into a championship proposition. Still it is possible the layers of long odds will experience many moments of doubt and unhappiness. Cook has made real marked improvement during training, and if not beaten before half the distance is gone he may not be beaten at all. Two thousand people are coming from France to witness the match. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. 1