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Young Pugilists Display Talent

Young boxers from several centres competed in the Nelson Boxing Association's tournament at Richmond, recently. The youngsters really got stuck in and, in many ways, their bouts are more entertaining to watch than the professionals, and there are rarely any injuries with the kids.

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Alan McNamara (Nelson) has his own glove pushed into his face by his Westport opponent, P. Adams. Alan, son of former national middleweight champ Graham, won the bout

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Eric Sutton (Waimea) reels back under an attack from eventual winner E. Greig of Christchurch

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Perry Rackley (Nelson) brother of Olympic boxer Jeff, and 8. Swatgar of Christchurch stand toe to toe in a closely contested bout won by Perry

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Peter Dooley (Westport) slams a hard left into Danny Boyd (Waimea). Peter won the contest

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Danny Bright (Nelson) scores with a straight left to K. Ihaia of Christchurch. Danny won this exciting bout by a close margin