The Archive · 1936

BRADDOCK TO FIGHT ON

SEPTEMBER 26

New York, July 29.

James J. Braddock, heavyweight boxing champion of the world, will defend his title on September 26 for the first time since he won it from Max Baer on June 13, 1935, Hig opponent will be Max Schmeling former champion now essaying a come-back who earned his right fo meet Braddock by knocking out Joe Louis of Detrott, The date for the Myht was set today by the Madison Square Garden and Twentieth Century Sporting Club, who are Jointly promoting the event, For the first time in many years a title bout will be fought in the afternoon, the management hav-Ing decided on the carly starting time to-day—United Press Coincidentally, the news has arrived by Reuter that the fight for the world lightweight championship between Tony Canzonerl, the holder, and Lou Ambers has been officially fixed for August 0, There is a strong possibility, however, that the fight, which has been repeatedly postponed, will not take place, Although the Boxing Commission hus ordered Canzoneri to appear in the ring on August 6, he has asked for a further postponement,

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