New Britain herald., 1922-11-01
BRETON ID DEFEND
 HIS WELTER TITLE.
Veteran Stacks Up Against an Ag- gressiYe Youth in Mickey Walker

New York, Nov. i.--Local boxing followers are promised a remarkable spectacle tonight at Madison Square Garden the spectacle of the ring sports oldest active exponent defend- ing a worlds championship title. Jack Britton, veteran of over b7o battles in a career extending over IS years, will defend his worlds welterweight title against Mickey Walker, Eliza beth, N. J., pretender to the cham pionship. The men are scheduled for IS rounds. The contest will be fought at the recognized welterweight limit of i47 pounds at o'clock this after noon. A decision in Walkers favor, or a victory by a knockout or on q foul for the Elizabeth boxer, will au- tomatically change ownership of the title.
 Britton and Walker have clashcd before. In meeting last year in New Jersey the pair boxed 12 rounds without an official decision. The ma jority of newspaper decisions follow ing this battle were in Walkers favor, a condition which encouraged Walker to camp on the trail of Britton for a title bout to decision. In their last meeting Britton floored his rival in the first round but the contender rallied strongly thereafter and accumulated enough points to appear entitled to the unofficial decision.
 Britton Is Favoritc
 Tn tonights battle, Britton will en- ter the ring the favorite. The cham pion Is older than his prospective rival 1t is true, but, contrary to the general rule, Britton's boxing ability does not appear to have been affected by the advancing years. Tn his remarkable string of battles since taking up the sport Britton has developed Il won- derful store of boxing Knowledge un til he is today regarded as one of the cleverest and most effective defensive boxers in the ring, a cool ring gen. ieral, possessing flashing speed of the hands and feet unerring accuracy as . puncher, and with power enough to command respect for his blows. These qualifications are responsible Tor the conviction of Britton's admirers that he will retain his championship title against Walker.
 walker Is Dangerous
 Walker Is accepted as dangerous contender for the title. He has the natural strength of youth, good phy- sical development, and is 8 shifty boxer with dangerous punching power. The Elizabeth boxer has the cham pionship incentive to spur bim on when he enters the ring against Britton. This is expected to induce Walker in his supreme effort. The challenger lacks nothing in confidence, despite Britton's admitted skill as a boxer and the champions ring gen. eralship. Walker Is confident that his youth, strength and boxing ability will overcome the Britton's advantages in boxing skill. Both boxers are report ed in tip-top shape. down to the re- uuired weight and ready for the fray.
 Comparison of Men
 Following are the measurements of Jack Britton, the champion and Mick ey Walker, challenger, who will box for the worlds welterweight title this evening in Madison Square Garden: BRETON WALKER s37 years axe 21 years 145 pounds weight 146 pounds IS inches neck 15 inches S7 inches chest (normal) 36 inches 40 in. chest (expanded) 38k in. 12 inches biceps 12 inches 30 inches waist 29 inches II inches forearm Il inches 0h inches thigh 21X inches 14A inches calf 1S inches sA inches ankle Sh inches 70 inches reach 67h inches