Getting Down the Gloves

The boxing gloves have come down for another season and interest in the manly art is greater than ever with nearly 200 boys attending boxing lessons this year.

The Gisborne Boxing Association held its first tournament for the season on April 29. Fifty fights were listed for the evening.

P. Kerr (left), although the winner of his bout against B. Smith, didn't get things all his own way. See that sharp right to the body by Smith!

David Borrie, with trainer Mani Collier, ready for the ring.

Trainer Dan O'Connell and young Andrew Cooper.

Gary Williams of the Railway Gym laces up his boots.

Darryl Lloyd and trainer Mal Watts are ready for the fray.

Jim Haronga gloves up Peter McKinnon. At right is Dean Perry.

Covering up cleverly is Andrew Cooper during his bout with P. Sheridan, which was won by Sheridan.

I. Boyd (left) out-pointed R. Kane to win their bout.

P. Kerf is shown to be the winner by referee Colin Whelan. At right is his opponent P. Smith.

Under the centre light Kerr and Smith box it out.

S. Wiikins (right) defeated P. McKinnon

Trainer and acting second Mal Watts gives R. Kane a few pointers and instructions

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 203 : May 19, 1971

Getting Down the Gloves