New Britain herald., 1925-04-22
TO
 
MICKEY WALKER IS
 AFTER TWO TITLES
Welter Champ to Sign Articles
 With Harry Greb

New York, April 22.--By tho set tlement of his long standing dispute with the New York state athletic commission over tho challenge, of Dave Shade, Mickey Walker, world welterweight champion, yesterday cleared the way for acceptance of his second opportunity within the short span of six months 10 achieve that oft t-sought but seldom gratihed puStlistic dcslrc-possession of two titles at the same time.
 With no further obstacles to the match, Walker today will meet Pro- moter llumbert Fugazy to sign arti- cles for worlds middleweight title bout with Harry Greb of Pittsburgh on June 19 at the Polo Grounds. Terms have already been agreed to by both boxers.
 Walkers initial attempt to annex second ring crown early this year at Newark was a failure. Handi- capped in weight and checked in his attacks by the defensive style Of a crafty veteran, the welterweight chamipon bargained for too much when he sought to win the light heavyweight championship from Mike McTigne in no-decision con- test. Although Walker received the verdict of the newspapermen. his failure to knock McTigue out de prived him of the mantle lifted by Mike from the dusky shoulders of Battling Ski.
 A youthful, vigorous Fighter of the two-lanGed mixing type, Walkers record as ruler of the wclterWeight division for two and Cne-haIf years has been marked by frequent dem- onstrations of rare punching power. Since he took the title from Jack Britton, Walker has engaged, iA 24 battles.
 Thirteen of these he won by knockouts, two he took by decision, in eight others he received news paper vcrdicts, while one with Jimmy Jones was declared no con- test.
 Walker has disposed of many leading challcngers by the knockout route, including Johnny Griffith. Morris Schlailfcr. Nate Siegel, Cow boy Padgctt. Bobby Green. Bobby Barrett and Bert Colima. while he outpointcd Pete I.atzo, Jock Malone and Lew Tender, in addition to other well known welterweights be- tore he lifted the crown.
 Walkers supporters believe his chances in the Grcb match are doubly improved over the McTigue contest. Not only will he be facing the champion of q lower division to decision, but he will be opposing boxer of the rushing, mixing type. They point to the fact that Walkers greatest achievements within inc ropcd square have been posted in contests offering the possibility Of rapidtir" rallies al close range. In addition 10 weight, Grcb, who has himself held two titles at diff fcrent periods of his career. will have greater experience in his favor Whore Walker has boxed but G1 contests, the records show that Grob has appeared in 2@s, winning A by knockouts, taking 43 decisions, box ing 12l no-decision contests, draw ing tWic", losing five times. and 1 being knocked out oncc His last bout this year was a point triumph over tho former champion, Johnny Wilson.
 ; The records show that only four mon have been common opponents Of Walker anl Greb. Soldier Bart | field. Lou Bogash and Mike Me Tigur by newspaper docision but lost thriller 10 Bogash before he took tho title from Britton. Pal Reed vas defeated on points by Grob, while Walker knocked Reed out in four rounds.
 Gr'h won the light-heavyvcight crown from Gene Tunney and lost if back to him before mounting to tAe middlownight throne nearly three years ago. It will he in the sam" riN: on the same fold that he
 faces Walker in defense Of the
 championship in June. 12 days after his &2uI birthday.