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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1921

Middle-Weights

Middle-Weights.

Hutchinson (V.U.C.), 10 st. 12 lb, v. Lawther (C.U.C.), 10 st. 9 lb.

The first round opened quietly, but Hutchinson took the offensive and right-hooked Lawther's jaw. In the second round, Lawther took the offensive, and there was some good slamming. Both fighters realised the value of body punches, and used both hands to some purpose. Hutchinson seemed to be resting a hit in this round. The third round proved interesting. Both fought well and there was plenty of excitement. Hutchinson forged ahead, gaining points for right hooks to the jaw; but the judge ordered another round. The fourth round proved too much for Lawther, and the decision went to Hutchinson.

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Hutchinson (V.U.C.), 10 st. 12 lb, v. Tanner (O.U.), 10 st. 10 lb.

This proved the most interesting fight in the tournament. In the first round Hutchinson made the pace. Hutchinson has a habit, of feinting with his left, and slamming his right to the jaw, which invariably reaches its objective. Tanner seemed to be unable to keep out of the way of Hutchinson, whose timing and judgment of distance were excellent. The second round saw Tanner adopting the offensive, and he showed up to greater advantage. Two snappy hooks to the jaw—a right and a left—sent Hutchinson to the boards. At nine Hutchinson sprang to his feet and watched Tanner closely, who tried hard to break through Hutchinson's guard and deliver a knock-out. The third round was most exciting. Hutchinson stepped out of his corner as fresh as when he first entered the ring. Tanner adopted dodging tactics, but Hutchinson proved too quick, and blows to the face and body with both hands told on Tanner. In a clinch Hutchinson drove a terrific left to Tanner's stomach, which nearly finished the fight. From now out the Otago man was visibly weakening, and stood up gamely to the onslaughts of the Wellingtonian. Hutchinson piled up points freely, and was given the verdict.