The trio, since the 15-round battle between Alde and Shelaeff approximately two months ago, have become inseparable friends. The Filipino fighter and the German trainer take turns in watching over the lethal-fisted youngster like mother hens over a favoured chick.
On the night of January 22, it will be Alde who imparts vital instructions and advice in Shelaeff's ear, while Seelig will devote himself to the physical needs of their charge.
But if Shelaeff is in serious training, the sare can be said of Henry, who is working harder for the forth-{coming battle than any bout of his career, The brief glimpse gained by the champion of Shelaeff in action, when, the youth almost murdered Tiger Murata of Japan in two rounds, has convinced Henry that in order to halt the incredible streak of the Harbin Wonder Boy he will have to be in the finest shape of his career.
Champion Training Hard A stable of sparring-mates turns in drilling the champion, all of them, taking considerable punishment. Henry followed up his sparring session with a stiff workout on the heavy bag, the light bag, on the rowing machine and finally with the skipping rope.
Odds on the forthcoming battle have not yet been quoted, but in view of the time honoured policy of favouring the champion until he is beaten, Clever -Henry will probably [rwe a slight favourite in the pre-fight betting.—United Press.
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