Boxing Match 1939

Stan Jenkin and George Allen in boxing match, 1 September 1939
Referee Tommy Donovan

Stan Jenkin and George Allen in boxing match, 1 September 1939
Referee Tommy Donovan

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1 – “BOXING AT HASTINGS. – Stan Jenkin defeated George Allen and retained his heavyweight title at Hastings on Wednesday night. The picture shows Allen coming in to attack with gloves down. A second later Jenkin connected with Allen’s face with the lightning left with which he punished him throughout the 15 rounds of the contest. The referee was Ex Champion Tommy Donovan.”

2 – CHAMPION RETAINS TITLE. – In a bout at Hastings on Wednesday night, Stan Jenkin (right) retained his light-heavyweight title, withstanding a challenge by George Allen. Jenkin won on points, but Allen scored consistently with clever in-fighting.”

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Location

Hastings

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Digital copy of photographic print

Date published

1 September 1939

People

  • George Allen
  • Tommy Donovan
  • Stan Jenkin

Accession number

72/73/16735

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