BOXING NOTES

New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 36, 1 March 1940, Page 38

BOXING NOTES

ARRIS failed in his big try to steal Joe Louis's title, but ‘Two Ton" Tony has broadcast the news that for the time being he is concentrating on " Junior," whom he hopes will one day take " Papa’s" place as a big noise both in and out of the ring. * * * Back in the kangaroo country, Harry Summers, the light-weight who performed so well in many parts of New Zealand, is now looking for a chance to meet Joe Hal!. The latter also fought in the Dominion about six years ago. * *% * Of Carnera it is stated that he is now a very domesticated fellow and unlike most other one-time champions, is quite satisfied that his fighting days are all over, With a fine wife, some capital, and among his own people in Italy, he is said to be quite contented. * %* * The Dunedin boxer Stan Jenkin is to meet Vic Caltaux during March, in the open air stadium at Hutt. In 20 amateur bouts he lost only four, and in 25 professional contests he has had the same number of defeats. a % * The bout between Fred Henneberry and Ron Richards for the Empire title did not take place according to schedule because Henneberry had leg trouble. There is little doubt that it will take place sooner -or later. * 7 + Back from the States, Maurice Strickland looked well when he landed from the Mariposa in Auckland recently, Somewhat tired of roaming, the big Maorilander is likely to remain in the Dominion, where he expects to go into business.. Whether he will engage in contests will depend on what opportunities are offering. + . e In Christchurch, Fred Parker, one time middle-weight champion of the Dominion, is now in business. Fred stepped off with the right foot when he hung up the gloves. ok * ~ Many boxers and their money are casily parted, but Ambrose Palmer, ex-heavy-weight champion of Australia, was one who saw to it that his hard-earned money did not float into thin air. He drives a fine car, owns a nice home and other property, and is generally enjoying the fruits of his fighting career. Ba % * According to a letter received, boxing was one of the main diversions on board the ships carrying the 1st Echelon, Championships in the various classes were staged, and it is said that new material caused some upsets. 7 * * The’ ex-light-weight champion of Queensland, Merv. Willis, is eager to try conclusions with Caltaux or Jenkin, He is now a welter-weight. The Australian is a well-known figure in the Auckland gym., where he is keeping himself ready for any eventualities.