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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
1
Les Darcy, hailed as the world middleweight champion at nineteen, defeated Eddie McGoorty in a dramatic bout before a packed stadium crowd. The Australian showed sharp counter punching and stamina, gradually outpointing the American as the match wore on.
A Saturday night at Rushcutters Bay Stadium echoed with boxing bravado as McGoorty and Darcy fought in a crowd scene likened to a historic December clash. The bout featured heavyweights trading power punches, with McGoorty appearing troubled by weight and pace while Darcy pressed advantage in a one sided contest before late moments. Observers noted pace and crowd intensity shaping a memorable, if uneven, struggle that reinforced boxing’s draw for spectators.
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