Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-25
KNOCKOUT OF BERG
WINS THIRD CROWN
Former Feather King Is Now
Ruling Lightweight and
Junior Weller.
BY WILLIAM wEEKES.
Associated Press Sports Writer.

@HCAGO, April 25.-Tony
I Canzoneri, grinning italian
~ from New York, has scaled
pugilistic heights never
before attained by a little fighter.
Little Tony, short ender in the
betting, last night fought one OF
the finest battles of his eventful
career to wreck the drive Of Jack
kid Berg of England by stun
ming knockout victory In the third
round OF their scheduled 10-round
double barreled title bout In the
Chicago Stadium.
The triumph over the gallant son OF
Great Britain preserved Canzonerts
hold on the lightweight championship
OF the world, and added Bergs junior
welterweight crown to the Can7oneri
collection. Canzoneri, considered more
or less washed up after losing the feath-
erweight title to Andre Routis Of France
in 1928, surprised the fistic trade by
blasting the lightweight championship
loose from Al Singer last November.
Tony Is Methodicai.
6CIOIG CllAnOCu llbO Tile AbDe
night to tackle Berg, who had not met
reverse in 26 starts against ranking
opposition, there was more talk that
Canzoneri was washed up-legs gone.
But he fought q cold. almost mathes
matically perfect battle to completely
outclass the serious-faced Briton.
Cool and watchful, he walked out In
the first round and without wasting q
motion or taking an unnecessary step.
Va 80 an he FL
Britisher In spite of his apparent
mastery, the knockout lacked nothing
in dramatic thrill. They stood in q
neutral corner firing away, Canzoneri
carefully and Berg working in his
Enthusiastically windmill fashion.
Tony stepped away, then in, dropping
two sharp rights on Berg's head. Berg
kept on moving in, but Strengthened up
just in time to take perfectly aimed
right smash on the chin. He Topped to
the canvas like sack Of meal. Thor.
oughly out, Berg rolled over and IN
stinctively attempted to hoist himself to
his feet. He partly succeeded with the
aid of the ropes as Referee Little Phil
Collins said seven" but his legs refused
70 support him and he siumped back
on the floor. Collins stepped over and
raised Canzoneri's arm
Sheds Tears Of Joy.
The cool, calculating Canzoneri Of the
fight disappeared and he jumped about
the ring. almost delirious with happi-
ness. Then AS he received the National
Boxing Associations diamond studded
championship belt from Gen. John v.
Clinnin. president Of the National Box
ing Association, and chairman Of the
Illinois State Athletic Commission, tears
trickled down through his wide grin. He
rushed over TO Berg TO shake the Brit
on's hand. Berg. still dazed, hardly
realized what had happened
Canzoneri easily took the first two
rounds from the slow-starting Berg,
betting him with rights under the heart,
cracking left hooks of his head, whip
ping over vicious right. and taking
every advantage of Bergs open style
Berg, thoroughly courageous, kept piling
in. but his somewhat haphazard efforts
appeared feeble by comparison.
Makes Good His Boast.
Canzoneri was still excitedly elated
when he started dressing. His 55-year-
greatest fights, and he had come into
his third world title. He had done as he
predicted In knocking out Berg in less
than five rounds.
Berg is a game fighter, but I was
sure could knock him out" the double
titleholder said.
Berg was almost heart-broken over
his failure.
He got to me before was warmed
up" was his only comment
The fight was packed with action
every second Of the way, but the sta
dunn was far from packed, only II, 78O
watching it, and the comparatively small
sum Of $54, 99o.48, was taken In at the
gate. or this amount, taxes deducted.
Canzoneri received so per cent. or be-
tween $40, 900 and $25, 900, while Berg's
10 per cent amounted to about $4,000.
Berg's attempt to lift the lightweiaht
title was Great Britain's frst since
Freddy Welsh outpointed Willie Richie
to win the crown II years ago.