BOXING NOTES
Ron Richards For N.Z. + To Meet Winner Of Big Bout
HE coming contest between New Zealand heavy-weight | Maurice Strickland and the Alabama Kid, of America, is creating much interest throughout the Dominion. No previous bout-not even the DonovanSarron open-air fight-created such enthusiasm. The negotiations, which were prolonged, and the obstacles, which at times seemed insurmountable, have now been given the light of day. The Manawatu Executive must be given great credit for rising to the occasion and arranging a contest which is the one New Zealand fight that followers have been waiting for. * * * The fact that Strickland, after his return to the Dominion, showed little or no interest in contests which according to the rules could only be arranged under the "small purse" system-that is a £200 purse and £40 expenses where an imported boxer happened to be one of the principals-made an impression that Strickland would never be seen inaction in his own country. When the big bout. was mooted and it was clearly shown that the’ public wanted the fight in preference to any
_ a other, the Council granted the necessary permission, and created a very favourable impression with a public which WANTS to see boxing progress in this country, * * * It is now known that Ron Richards is definitely coming to the Dominion to meet the winner of the big bout at Palmerston North. The articles provide that the winner of the Boxing Day contest gives the Manawatu Boxing Association the right to his services over a period of six weeks, for a further contest if desired. * * * News has been received that "Bubs" Maloney, Queensland amateur welter- . weight boxer, has arrived in New Zealand on a visit and is eager for amateur bouts while here. Maloney is reputed to be a boxer of outstanding ability and is keen to box in support of patriotic appeals, * * * Vic Caltaux has secured another match with Johnnie Hutchinson, at Palmerston North. The welter champion believes he will defeat Hutchinson this time even though he has been twice previously beaten by him.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 76, 6 December 1940, Page 21
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