BOXING.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20275, 18 August 1937, Page 12

BOXING.

HEAVY-WEIGHT TITLE. THE FARR-LOUIS BOUT. UnlteG Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. NEW YORK, August 16. Although Joe Louis is a substantial favourite in connection with his match with Tommy Farr, Welsh boxer, for tho American heavy-weight title on August 26, at New York, sporting writers are increasingly impressed with Farr’s training performances. Many flattering references are made to tlie skill and power of Ills left hand, also to his tigerish ability to fight back under punishment. However, visitors to Farr’s training camp at Long Branch, New Jersey, suggest, weaknesses in his defence', especially against a left hook, which is Louis’ favourite blow, also Ills seeming lack of a really destructive’ Stories from Louis’ camp at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, have been largely devoted to his manager’s difficulties in curbing the champion’s unique appetite, but lie lias entered the head-lines in the' press owing to being knocked down while sparring with Silvers. Louis’ manager claimed that Louis slipped, but sporting writers say the incident, infuriated Louis, xx ho unmercifully battered Silvers after I lie incident. LIGHT-WEIGHT CONTEST. AMBERS BEATS SCOTT. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK, August 16. In a 10-round lightweight boxing bout at Hartford, Connecticut, Lou Ambers, title-holder, easily defeated Howard Scott on points. The' title xvas not involved. Scolt xvas twice sent to the floor. MONTANEZ BEATS COCHRANE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright NEW YORK, Aug. 16. In a bout at. Jersey City, Montanez knocked out Freddie Cochrane in the second round.