BOXING.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1922, Page 5

BOXING.

BECKETT DEFEATS MORAN. A FIERCE ENCOUNTER. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Received October 13, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 12. Beckett defeated Moran, the referee stop-, * ping the fight in the seventh round. Tlie latter was one of the most terrific fights in ’ boxing history. There were very fierce es- * changes of punishment; both were down fox long counts and were staggering about tlu ring during the closing stages. Received Oct. 14, 12.25 a.m. , London, Oct. 12. . Beckett, in the first round, forged in and caught Moran heavily in the ribs. Beckett in the second round, did well with short ’ arm jabs to the head and body, blood from' Moran's left eye. Then Moran was staggered by a couple of uppercuts and a low blow. He was evidently in pain, and fell to the boards, but the gong saved him. Moran, in he third round, rushed across the ring, and by sheer strength' forced Beckett to the floor. Punch for punch was then the order of the day, all sorts of blows being given and taken. Moran, in the fourth round, oaught Beekett a hard punch to the jaw, and Beckett went down for seven. He was groggy, and again fell for two. Moran tried hard to finish his man, hitting him again and again, and Beckett was still Rroggy when the bell saved him. Moran, in the fifth round, was much stronger, but Beckett was unexpectedly fresh, recovering marvellously. The men, stood toe to toe, exchanging hard blows. Moran looked to be in trouble from Beckett’s body blows. Both were now staggering about the ring, and excitement % ran high, the crowded house wondering who would last the longest. The sixth round ended in Beckett’s favour. Moran tried his right, but Beckett got him on the ropes and hammered him pn the jaw without receiving much punishment. In the last round Moran was in a bad way. He was a pitiable sight, his eyes being almost closed and his face covered with blood. About halfway through the round the referee stopped the fight as Moran’s towel was thrown in. Moran was practically blind, and groped about the ring trying to find his corner, until his seconds came to his assistance. Soldier Jones defeated Townley in the third round after the latter was down for a count of eight. When Townley rose he again slipped, having injured his leg. The referee intervened and Townley retired. ' BECKETT TO MEET SIKI. Received Oct. 14, 1 a.m. London, Oct. 13. Beckett fights Sikl in London on November 23 « BROOMFIELD BEATS WELLS. KNOCK-OUT IN SIXTH ROUND. Received October 13, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 12. Broomfield knocked out Wells in the pixth round. Received Oct. 14, 12.25 a.m. London, Oct. 12. Wells began to tire in the fourth round. Bloomfield finally got Wells on the point with a well-delivered right. Wells was counted out.