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War of Words After Ambers Triumph In Title Bout
The Ambers victory over Henry Armstrong sparked a feud among managers and officials led by Referee Arthur Donovan. Five fouls were called against Armstrong costing him rounds, with judges split on the outcome. A rematch agreement for Armstrong’s welterweight title may be scrapped as parties argue the ruling and future plans.
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Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
National Boxing Association
Arthur Donovan
Deadeye Donovan
Lil’ Henry
Ambers
Armstrong
Donovan
Fullam
Bill Healy
al Weill
Eddie Mead
Mead
Henry
Bill Brown
New York State Athletic Commission
Thve
Edward C. Foster
Ufed
New York Boxing Commission
Armstrong’ Patriots