The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-01-10
INTERNATIONAL.
BOXING UNION To
MEET IN PARIS

| boxing enthusiasts are awaiting with
interest the outcome OF the meeting
of the international Boxing Union,
to be held in Paris on February s..
| Unless there Ia an eleventh hour
shift I'm sentiment, the United States
will not be represented formally, IL
at all. AS consequence II Is doubt
full II any OF the amateur organiza-
| tions of this country or the profess
sional promoters will feel obligated
to observe regulations or suggestions
which may arise from such confer
ence.
As composed at the present time
the Union consists OF French, Eng
lish, Swiss and Belgian boxing or
CARNATIONS or individuals who, un-
der the initiative of the French have
been working upon an international
association plan SINCE 1920 when the
French boxing Federation attempted
to convene an International confer
ence to discuss the many crude ang-
les OF the glove game. Neither the
English nor American authorities
showed any enthusiasm.
In 1913 another meeting was held
and the following year the l. B. U.,
as officially organized, according to
French, with the following coun-
tries represented, either officially or
informally: France, Federation
Franchise de Boxe); England, (Na-
tional Sporting Club; United States,
New York State Boxing Commits
sion); Belgium, Federation Begle
de Box; Switzerland, Federation
Suisse de Boxe); Argentine Repub-
lie, Boxing Club of Buenos Aires)
and the Australian Boxing Fedora
tion.
During the war there was no fur
ther activity on the part of the In
ternational oxing Union. but with the
signing of the armistiee the French
proposed revival of the organiza-
tion with the result that the meet
ing in Paris next month was called to
consider new rules, weight classifi-
cations and other details necessary
tn the readjustment and improve
ment Of the ring sport In the mean
time, however, the American Army,
Navy and Civilian Board of Boxing
Control had been formed in this coun-
try and a new code prepared to super
cede the Marquis of Queensberry
rules.
This code was sent abroad for sub
mission and suggestions to the Eng
lish and French boxing authorities.
IL is the hope of those who spent
weeks upon the revision of the rules |
that the new regulations will prove
acceptable as the basis of a universal
boxing code. There are so many ra-
dical differences between the Eng
lish, French and American systems of
awarding boxing decisions, however,
that many are sqeptical regarding
the, outcome.
A standardized set of boxing rules
for international use is badly needed
at this time when boxing is exper-
icncing great revival in many parts
OF the world. An International asso-
citation, would also advance the
sport but 1t is the concensus of opin-
ion among American authorities that
the International Boxing Union gov
erning laws will have to be radically
changed before the United States or
can accept membership.
Although two thirds of the recog-
nized world championships are held
by American boxers the country
would have but one vote in such
union and rules and regulations, ini-
mical to the best interests of boxing
here, might easily be passed over the
protest OF American delegates. Flu
ture action ON the invitation of the
|. b. u, authorities for cooperation
on the part of the United States will
depend to great extent uRon the
reception accorded the revised rules
which were recently sent abroad. II
they are accepted, in general way.
as the basis for international ring
contests the way will he paved for
further participation of this cclntry
in international boxing reforms.
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Should Jack DEMPSEY and GEORGES |