All Profits Will Go to British War Fund A huge professional boxing card, for the benefit of the Central British War Fund, will be held here on August 27 it was announced yester-lay by the Shanghai Sports Associa-lon, boxing promoters. The promoers plan to present the biggest professional boxing card ever held here ud to donate all boxing profits to he Fund. The plan has been aproved by the British Consulate and he Chairman and members of the executive Committee of the Central British War Fund, it was stated yesterday.
In a letter to Mr. Hal P. Mills, of the Shanghai Sports Association, the Chairman of the Executive Com-ruttee of the Fund says:
"I am glad to be able to inform you that the Executive Committee of he Central British War Fund at heir meeting en August 9, expressed their unanimous approval of your public-spirited idea. The Committee *f the Central British War Fund are most appreciative of the interest you are taking in collecting funds for this good cause."
According to plans, there will be 70 or more rounds of professional boxing, including a double main ent, each of ten rounds, an eight-round semi-final, four six-round "outs, three bouts of four rounds and we or more of three rounds each.
Efforts are being made to find a suitable opponent for Nicky Wan light heavyweight champion of China who, the promoters hope to match in the principal main event. If a worthy foe cannot be found for the champion "Happy" Welch, contender for the welterweight title of China, which is held by George Levchenko, will be one of the principals in the "rst main event.
It is hoped by the promoters that because the card will benefit a worthy cause, permission for Lev-chen ko to defend his title can be obtained. Levchenko has expressed 1 willingness to take on the Marine and the latter is anxious to get a chance at the title.
Little Thunderstorm, flashly Chinese fly-weight, who showed up well on the recent Royal Garden Lawn Cinema Card, will fight in the seminal of the coming card, opposing a tough young newcomer. Other boxers expected to participate include Marine Simpkins, Marine Gentile, Sam Lewko, Young George, Marine Sparks, Fester, Boris Zatz, Tiger Usoff and Kulinberg.
Tt also is hoped to have the services of several leading boxers of the Police Department.
Full details of the card shortly will be made public.
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