Henry Armstrong, negro world lightweight and welterweight champion, continued to be the "busiest champion in the business" by successfully defending his 147-pound title for the second time in less than a forty night when he technically knocked out Al Manfredo tonight in the third round of a planned fifteen-round bout. The little negro did not_give Manfredo a change to get set, From the opening gong he rushed his plager opponent and bombarded him with furious two-fisted barrages. Referee Tony Labranch halted the bout after ope minute 45 seconds in the third round when Manfredo was helpless Press, and at Armstrong's merey—United
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