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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
5
Firebrand Fernandez and DeLeon clash in Sydney delivering a furious Filipino fight night. Fernandez presses DeLeon hard with early offense but DeLeon resists and both exchange heavy blows in a draining standstill. Fernandez bleeds and staggers yet fights on, showing grit without securing a knockout.
Senca AD Gavino De Leon clashed with Fernandes on Saturday, refusing to quit as he urged not to halt the contest. Referee Baillieu and Wallis discussed the stoppage after De Leon’s vow to “kill my all” despite exhaustion and a tough four rounds in California.
Fragmentary notes from the Marrickville tournament describe uncertain entries and defections on opening nights. Promoters predict strong access to competition as fencers and contenders, including regional entrants, assemble with several withdrawals and apologies noted.
Local notes recount an upcoming 1000 tourney with fights led by Morey Fowler vs Bill Thurbon and Harry Drury in a multi event program. Promoter details list numerous bouts, weights and matchups for a Wednesday night card, with lectures and fan engagement promised around the arena.
A long column laments the hollow state of boxing champion culture, criticizing lengthy layoffs and lack of challengers. It mentions fighters such as Mikey of PReM and references managers and promoters wary of generating genuine title bouts, calling for renewed competitiveness and meaningful defenses.
Pud Segar, tall left handed champion, defeated Fred Mrock in Marrickville last night. Segar controlled the fight with deft defense and sharp left blows, while Mrock pressed early but faded as Segar broke through with clinical combinations. The bout featured crowd reaction and referee decisions as Segar extended his reputation in Sydney ring action.
A large gathering of friends celebrated Pat McHugh on Thursday night with jokes and gifts. The article notes a humorous crowd and various items presented, including multiple alarm clocks, as parting humor and well wishes.
The Balmain Gym notes a hopeful advance in training as several athletes show form and a Tiered 4 seed appears in the upcoming event. Officials emphasize the need to maintain discipline and focus for the forthcoming competition.
The piece portrays Danny Frash as skilled yet heartless, noting a perpetual armpit pain and a decisive KO from Pohut that ended the bout. It praises Frash’s clever style while describing a dramatic finish and Frash’s reactionary dive before the bout concluded.
A garbled report outlines boxing figures and upcoming bouts in Melbourne Victoria with mentions of Tommy Milton, Dick Congress, Lew Jackson, Bobby Cimy, and a training roster including Len White Ken Wreeman Archie Hughes Marty Warren and Harry Smith as fighters prepare for a March event and a Melbourne stadium showdown.
Ted Green and Fred Jordan set to headline a double bill at Leichhardt Stadium this Friday. Promoters hype a fearless clash, with Jordan claiming he can beat any bantam, while Green is billed as an equal challenge in a stacked program.
Patsy Kelly claims boxers in his circle face uneven treatment. He met Les Jackson in Lithgow last Friday, says the focal champion was given latitude by referee and audience while Kelly was halted and cautioned when testing Jackson. Kelly lost the bout and now aims to prove the decision’s fairness in future rings.
The report describes Billy McAlister defeating Mickey Walker as Rayne swayed officials and most spectators at the stadium last Wednesday. Walker, the aggressor, failed to land long-range punches while the closer sequence overwhelmed him, despite good intentions and crowd support for McAlister.
A detailed report describes a seven round boxing match at Spring Hill featuring Leo Wax and Sylvie Green. The bout, praised for high intensity and even exchanges, ends with Wax delivering decisive action that seats Green on the canvas twice before the count.
The page outlines bouts and fighters including Jack Reid, Eddie Watson, Nick Foley, and Jim Sewbury. It mentions arrangements for Fernandax versus Gripe, and notes about weigh ins, stadium arrivals, and seating for spectators. The tone mirrors a 1910s sports roundup with scattered names and event cues.
A garbled report notes Mariano Adriano with a badly gashed lip amid a controversial scene. The piece mentions media concern, a weeklong delay, and a tense stance on protective guards, with quotes about fighting on and preferring absence of protection.
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