London, Mar. 25.
Before a crowd of 40,000, Benny Lynch, the world flyweight champion, fought Peter Kane to a 12-round draw on Liverpool Football Club's ground at Anfield last night, The fight was en overweight match as the limit was set at eight stones six pounds, so that no title was involved.
Lynch, who started a 4-5 favourite on the strength of his previous vic. tory over Kane, forfeited £100 for scaling 8 st. 716 1b.
It was a fne, d fight, Both went at it hammer and tongs, and many "punches were exchanged to the delight of the big holiday crowd.
Saved By Bell Kane nearly brought off a sensational victory in the first round, when he; staggered his opponent with a terrific left. The champion seen reeling when the bell saved him.
This was Kane's first ight since he was knocked out by Lynch in the 13th round in Glasgow last October, Mr. Jeff Dickson, the Paris promoter, is said to have invited Kane to fight for the International Box Union "World" bantamweight title in April against the winner of the contest between Balthazar Sangchili, Spanish holder of the championship, and Al Brown, of Panama.—Reuter.
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