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Young Pugilists Show Fistic Skill
Young boxers from Nelson and Buller competed for the Frank Carmine Cup in a junior tournament at Richmond recently. Nelson won 3-1. This was a night for juniors and the young fighters really turned it on for a good crowd.
Paul Gilbertson proudly receives the Nelson Fisheries Cup, won by the Nelson Gymnasium, from Nelson Boxing Association president Syd Guppy
Gwynn Harrison, Waimea, takes a pounding from a much heavier Donald Ward, Nelson. Harrison, 7st 12lb, was beaten by Ward, 8st 9lb, when the bout was stopped in the second round
Russell Lloyd, Waimea, scores with a straight right to George Mclntyre's chin. But Mclntyre, Westport, outpointed his opponent to win
Brent Bright and Gwynn Harrison assist Peter McGrath in his corner. McGrath, Waimea, went on to win against Philip Shelling, also Waimea
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Peter McGrath, right, effectively blocks a straight left from Philip Shelling. Both are from the Waimea association. McGrath won the bout
A chip off the old glo - that's Allan McNamara, son of national middleweight champion, Graham. Allan here receives the Frank Carmine Cup from Syd Guppy
Ouch! Paul Gilbertson shoves Lyell Sheddan's glove back in his face. Paul, Nelson, beat Lyell who boxes for Waimea
No gouging, biting, spitting or kicking. Referee Colin Robinson has a prefight chat with Anthony Adamson, Nelson, and Michael Adams, Westport. Adamson won
Judge Brydon Harvey was a study of concentration
Mason Lee, Waimea, adopts the crouching style of Jack Dempsey as he aims at Ricky Bermingham's unprotected midriff. Bermingham, Westport, won the bout
Mason Lee has the mouthguard replaced and also receives a bit of advice from Ray Sheddan