Nelson Boxers Successful

Nelson boxing trainer, Mr Les Rackley, took six junior boxers from his gymnasium to the national junior championships in Hamilton recently. They returned with three New Zealand titles-a most successful trip. The successful title winners were Brent Bright (Top Left), who won the 6 stone 1 to 6-6 section, Michael Gilbertson (Above), who won the 7-7 to 7-12 class and Les Rackley jnr. (Left) who won the light-welterweight class. Brent has been boxing four years and this was his first national title (he was runner-up last year). Michael has also been boxing for four years and this was his first national title also. Les Rackley is now a most experienced boxer. In 1968 he was runner-up for a title at the national junior championships and he took a title in 1969.

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