The fast-hitting Conn beat Harland on a TKE. in the eighth round in Chicago when the former Finnish champion was not allowed to come out. pbttlund's manager retused to allow Finnish Olympic champion answer the bell for the eighth round, although the Boxing Commission's Dhysician ruled that. Barlund could continue to Aight if he wished.
The youthful Finn heavyweight, however, took a heavy beating from Conn who showed more power behind his blows, although "he again. delighted the spectators with his scientific boxing exhibition and his clever and. speedy: footwork.
Conn weighed 178 pounds, while Barlund was 194%. The bout was set for twelve rounds—United Press.
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