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July 17, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Al La Barba, retired undefeated flyweight champion, returns to professional boxing tonight against Hurria Evans in a ten-round main event at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, following his time at Stanford University. He has a future bout planned with champion Bud Taylor.
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LA BARBA MAKES RETURN BOW TO BOXING TONIGHT
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, July 17—Al La Barba, who retired as undefeated world's flyweight champion a year ago to enter Stanford University, will return to the professional ring tonight when he meets Hurria Evans in the ten round main event at the Olympic Auditorium.
In Evans, the former champion faces a youth who followed him through the Los Angeles Athletic club amateur ranks into professional ranks. About the time La Barba won the title, in his 14th professional appearance, Evans was striking his pace as an amateur.
Throughout his amateur days, Evans' work was featured by a long series of knockouts. His record shows he had more than 100 fights before turning to the pro ranks.
La Barba has signed for a ten round bout with Bud Taylor, the present flyweight title holder, here August 7. But final decision awaits the outcome of his bout tonight.
La Barba will weigh in at around 112 pounds while Evans will probably enter at 115, his usual weight.
Ben Kline, of Fresno, will meet Pete August in the six round semi-windup. Al Neff will face Joe Abramson and Joe Woods will face Tony Wriza in the other six rounders.
In the four round bouts Tex Miller will meet Is Kennedy and Lois Mavs will take on Tony Tovat.
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, July 17—Al La Barba, who retired as undefeated world's flyweight champion a year ago to enter Stanford University, will return to the professional ring tonight when he meets Hurria Evans in the ten round main event at the Olympic Auditorium.
In Evans, the former champion faces a youth who followed him through the Los Angeles Athletic club amateur ranks into professional ranks. About the time La Barba won the title, in his 14th professional appearance, Evans was striking his pace as an amateur.
Throughout his amateur days, Evans' work was featured by a long series of knockouts. His record shows he had more than 100 fights before turning to the pro ranks.
La Barba has signed for a ten round bout with Bud Taylor, the present flyweight title holder, here August 7. But final decision awaits the outcome of his bout tonight.
La Barba will weigh in at around 112 pounds while Evans will probably enter at 115, his usual weight.
Ben Kline, of Fresno, will meet Pete August in the six round semi-windup. Al Neff will face Joe Abramson and Joe Woods will face Tony Wriza in the other six rounders.
In the four round bouts Tex Miller will meet Is Kennedy and Lois Mavs will take on Tony Tovat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Boxing Comeback
Sports Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Comeback
Flyweight Champion
La Barba
Hurria Evans
Olympic Auditorium
Bud Taylor
What entities or persons were involved?
Al La Barba
Hurria Evans
Bud Taylor
Where did it happen?
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Al La Barba
Hurria Evans
Bud Taylor
Location
Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles
Event Date
July 17
Story Details
Al La Barba returns to the professional ring after retiring as undefeated flyweight champion to attend Stanford, facing Hurria Evans in ten rounds; future bout with Bud Taylor pending tonight's outcome; undercard fights listed.