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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
9
Canzoneri regains the lightweight world title after a dramatic victory in New York City over Louis Ambers. The Italian immigrant story follows Tony Canzoneri from boot cleaners in New Orleans to a famed champion, highlighting his family struggles, early amateur career, and path to elite status.
A long transcription of boxing lore from an observer in Sydney, detailing Colonel Frannels, a former British Army officer, and discussing Australian boxing, Britain’s champions, and the state of boxing clubs in Covent Garden. The piece reflects on Australians’ boxing virtues, proposed tours, and the evolving scene in Australia and England, with references to Al Burke, Petersen, and others.
Reported underworld style copy describes “Young” Campbell rising as a sensational figure after a stunning southpaw knockout. The article notes a rematch chance next Wednesday at Leichhardt Stadion to prove his critics wrong and solidify his claim as top welterweight contender.
Lippe and his trio Vernon Cormier and Phil Zwick passed through Melbourne en route to England on Saturday. The veteran manager spoke highly of Australian fighters and predicted a war in Europe and the States. He praised Palmery and Carroll, claimed a top world weight, and expected Ross to challenge.
A young Sydney boxer extends his win streak with a 33rd consecutive victory over Gem Fundess in Sydney last week, signaling a rise toward a 34th win at Leichhardt. Ropes and plans hint at a bout with Jimmy McLarnin as talks of touring England, the United States, and Australia surface amid negotiation tensions sobre purse and venue details.
Max Baer, heavyweight champion, finishes dinner amid admirers. He jokes with the proprietor, Jack Dewpey, about money and percentages, while Dempsey follows and offers a reaction in this vignette style encounter. The exchange ends with Baer noting low take and his managers’ cut.
Leichhardt and NBC announce incoming American fighters as season opens. Devine and Tom Jones depart May 3 for Sydney under SBC contract. Pat Murphy already sailing, expects arrival within three weeks. Former manager Jack Warner sent to America and local fighters plan bouts with Georges Carpentier era rivalry noted.
Georgh Wihother faces uncertain support as a pivotal contest approaches next Wednesday night. If he fails to step into the ring for two weeks ahead, Campbell risks disappointing many admirers. On the following Wednesday at the arena, Joe Malsd Dorkle Bandon plans a ten three minute round bout with the winner to be recognised as Australia’s featherweight champion.
World's heavyweight champion A. A. Baer was wounded by a blank cartridge at Asbury Park while training for his June 15 title defense against Jimmy Braddock at Madison Square Garden. The accidental discharge burned his chest and required hospital treatment. doctors ordered him to remain in bed for several days under observation.
The piece notes optimism for Carroll to fight the Frenchman a week later despite NBC importing Carefina Garcia failing. Garcia demanded guarantee payments totaling 500 for the first bout and 260 for later bouts with screening options, which NBC balked at. It recounts past losses from rushed imports and hints Gurkalu’s standing remains but guardianship of drawing power is questioned.
Cyril Pluto and Willard Brown of America are slated to fight at Sydney Stadium on Monday week as a burst of contests fills the program. Melbourne born fighter Jackson, known for cleverness rather than power, tangled with Darrell Reid at Mispoy Studio last Friday, winning on points after a long bout.
In a Sydney Stadium bout, Bill Singleton rallies early but Cyril Pluto delivers a right cross that floors Singleton twice. The referee stops the second round with Cyril declared the winner by knockout. In a supporting 14 rounder Mickey Ruler defeats Norman Bible by technical knockout in the 18th after Bible sustains a suspected hand fracture.
Referee Jack Haines halted the match at Leichhani Stadium on Wednesday night after Tre Blandon forced Leonard into danger, giving the decision to Blandon. Leonard showed defense but received repeated blows, with Blandon pressing to the ropes and landing body shots as the bout wore on.
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