The Archive · 1940

James Next for Title Fight

The British Boxing Board of Control have decided that Rennie James (Wales) be recognized as the next contender for the light-weight championship of Great Britain. In the event of a contest being arranged under championship conditions between Eric Boon (holder) and Rennie James. the stewards will recognize it as being for the title. Board will discuss the position with rd to the middle-weight championship. In the event of Bert Gilroy still being unfit to train they will consider nominating another contender,

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