The Archive · 1938

New York Next

Heinrich Seelig, manager of Shelaeff, has aire: made arrangements with New York and Chicago promoters for the appearance of his fighter in those cities.

With his fine T.K.O. victory over Johnny Fasano still fresh in the minds of local boxing promoters, Shelaeff given a chance to make good by being allowed to meet Salvadore, a stepping stone to really "big time" bouts.

Shelaeff, because of his furious attacks and his deadly right, is generally picked to stop Salvadore, although the American may puzzle the Russian should he uncork his ringcraft and rely on close defensive fighting instead of opening up and trading blows.—United Pr

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