February 27 - [Myanma Alinn] Report on a Sule Pagoda festival, celebrating its renovation with new gold leaves. Among other activities, it says that from February 28 to March 2 well known boxers will participate in charity boxing matches from 10am to 4pm. The article does not clarify which type of boxing it is.

October - [Thuriya] Via Thein Maung. A Facebook post highlights two images taken from the archives of the Thuriya (The Sun) newspaper.

The first image it shows first class boxers Pyi Taw Pyan, Layaung, Kular Pyan & Ba Ae, who will be competing for Chief Justice U Ba's Cup on Sunday.

In the second image it shows Kular Pyan (left) facing Ba Aye for a photo op. The header reads "Kular Pyans wings are broken" while the caption mentions that Kular Pyan lost and Ba Ae won.

December 20 - [Thuriya] The first mention is made of the upcoming event at Hare Krishna Pilay Hall on the corner of Montgomery Street and Stockade Road in Rangoon, at the behest of boxing enthusiasts U Thein Maung and U Tun Yin, Chairman of the Myanmar Bus Development Association. It mentions Bala Sein as a well-known boxer who is participating in the event under the auspices of Minister of Home Affairs U Ba.

(Montgomerie and Stockade was where now Bogyoke Road and Thein Phyu Road meet around 45th street.)

December 22 - [Thuriya] With the upcoming event at Hare Krishna Palay Hall on Saturday and Sunday (December 24, 25), a letter is featured from a Burmese boxing fan. They explain the difference between English- and Burmese boxing and wish that it would get an equal amount of support as the other boxing systems around the world by way of giving awards and trophies. The author is concerned that otherwise Burmese boxing would slowly vanish and we won't be seeing the bravery of the Myanmar people anymore. The newspaper editor adds that they hope for and believe in the reformation of the Burmese boxing system, starting with the upcoming event.

December 23 - [Thuriya] A similar theme to yesterday's issue of Thuriya. The somewhat messy structure of the article makes it unclear on who is suggesting these points. The suggestions given by this author are reproduced in full:

"I think it would be nice to consider these facts before 10 AM on the day of the Myanmar Boxing Match. As stated in Thursday’s issue of the Thuriya Newspaper, I would like to humbly request all Myanmar Boxing enthusiasts to consider, prepare and manage these points as much as possible;

1. It is a well-known fact that Myanmar Boxers have an indomitable spirit when boxing. They do not care whether their opponent is bigger or smaller than them. They will not evade a challenge and will start to fight with an attitude. This type of attitude and behaviour must not be permitted.

2. The judges and referees should discuss properly and must be the ones deciding which pairs should fight against each other and which pairs should not.

3. Must not allow random people to speak and voice out during the matches.

4. Only the 5 or 6 people who are supported by the audience should choose and request which pairs they want to see fighting.

5. If one suspects the pair fighting is cheating or the match is a fraud, the elected 5 or 6 people from the audience, and the judges should decide fairly and deny the fighters the prizes they could have gotten.

Should there be flaws in the suggestions stated above, do feel free to point them out and amend them."

A second article with a separate title announced the boxing event organised by Minister of Home Affairs U Ba. It says that the matches will happen at Hare Krishna Palay Hall at noon this Saturday and Sunday. It then lists all the boxers competing (note for future results that Bala Sein, Ba Sein and B.A. Sein are different boxers and not misspellings):

Bala Sein, Paw Sa, Doe Phyu Kalay, Min Gaung, Phyu Kalay, Kyar Aye Sein, Aung Zeya, Moe Pyan, Pauk Kyaw, Boe Tol, Sein Dway, Ba Sein, Boe Yone, Aye Sein, Sein Kalay, Tun Wai, Yar Phyat, Pauk Kyaw, Bo Kalay, Sein Chit, Win Yaw Sein, Sein Myaing, Thar Chaw, Pyi Taw Pyan, B. A. Sein, Yar Kyar, Pyi Thein, Chit Phyu, Saung Taw Kuu, Aung Ba La, Bo Kay Sein, Sein Kalay, Motor Car, Htway Sein, A Din, Pyit Taing Htaung, Aye Wan, Hla Kalay, Aung Sein, Hla Hmway.

The article is then signed by U Thein Maung.

December 24 - [Thuriya] By far the most satisfying articles are featured in this issue. Two photographs are shown. One with all first class boxers who will compete starting from today (currently set as header to this page), and another with all second and third class boxers who will compete. Only the ones in first class are named; From Left to Right (Those Sitting) – Phyu Lay, Bala Sein, Pyi Taw Pyan and Paw Sa, (Those Standing) – Doe Phyu Kalay, Kyar Aye Sein, Yin Lone and Phyu Lay Pyan. It then says that "Unlike the usual boxing matches, in this event, boxers would have to box on the stage and the audience would be able to view from the front while sitting in chairs. As the stadium is huge, the viewers do not have to jostle or push around to view the matches." The boxers who have arrived in Rangoon so far are divided into these three classes:

• First class: Bala Sein, Phyu Lay Gyi, Kyar Aye Sein, Paw Sa, Pyi Taw Pyan, Yin Lone, Doe Phyu Kalay, and Phyu Lay Pyan.

• Second class: Sein Dway, Chit Phyu, Aye Wan, Kyin Yone, Sein Ba, Hla Mway, Pauk Kyaw, Kyar Kalay, Sein Nu, Yar Kyaw, and Kyaw Nu.

• Third class: Boe To, Boe Yone, Moe Hmyaw, Yin Kalay, Ah Htway, Ohn Maung, Tun Bhay, and Boe Thar.

A second article features a column written by (M) Boe Chain, author of "Reforming the Myanmar Boxing System." He brings forth the following advice for the upcoming events:

1. Continuous rounds as a single match.

2. No resting after each round (intermediate fight or "flag fight") or using the "break when tired" method. The round time will be limited to a few minutes.

3. Another match will only begin when the first one has finished after 3 or 4 rounds.

4. Prayers, blessings, talismans and amulet preparation, reciting mantras, drinking potions, massages and rest are only to be done in between matches.

5. Rounds could be limited to 2 minutes with 2 minutes of rest in between. This is based on a funny calculation by the author: "As 2 minutes contain 120 seconds and if there is a punch every second, there will be a total of 120 punches. 120 is quite a lot. Going by the techniques used by the Myanmar boxers, they usually run around. So out of the 120 punches, if they land with 10 good punches in main areas, the other might even get knocked out."

6. Buying time or delaying match progress should be prohibited.

December 26 - [Thuriya] Today's feature has a photograph featuring last years champions defending their honour in this years contest for Home Affairs Minister U Ba's cup and medals. They are first class champion Pyi Taw Pyan and second class champion Sein Dway. The fights today are held at Hare Krishna Palay Hall. U Ba himself and Municipal Mayor U Satt joined other local dignitaries to watch the matches.

The article says that on Saturday December 24 five fights ended in KO, and 4 of them ended in a tie. It lists Pyi Taw Pyan and Phyu Lay (I assume it is Phyu Lay Gyi) specifically and also mentions they will rematch in the near future:

First class: 

• Pyi Taw Pyan defeated Phyu Lay in round 2 (due to a cut)

It goes on to mention that each day has 7 matches and extra fights may happen only when those 7 have concluded and time is left. There will be no fights today (Monday). It then describes and lists the results of the fights that were previously held (It does not specify whether it's Saturday, Sunday or a combination thereof, though I suspect it's Sunday). No classes are mentioned except for first class:

First class: 

• Doe Phyu Kalay defeated Aung Mingalar in round 3

• Paw Sa vs. Bala Sein (Draw)

• Kyar Aye Sein vs. Aung Maung (both awarded first prize after Aung Maung's face got scratched in round 1)

Remaining matches:

• Boe Yone vs. Tun Way (Draw)

• Sein Dway vs. Moe Hmyaw (3rd class) (Draw)

• Aye Wan vs. Boe Thar (Draw)

• Thu Ye defeated Shwe Lu in round 1

December 27 - [Thuriya] A small article only gives the matches for today and tomorrow.

Today (Tuesday)

First class: 

• Pyi Taw Pyan vs. Doe Phyu Kalay

• Phyu Kalay Pyan vs. Phyu Lay Gyi

Second class: 

• Sein Dway vs. Pauk Kyaw

• Yar Kyaw vs. Hla Hmway

Third class:

• Bo Yone vs. Boe Tol

Tomorrow (Wednesday)

First class: 

• Bala Sein vs. Kyar Aye Sein

• Paw Sa vs. Aung Maung

Second class: 

• Chit Phyu vs. Kyar

• Ba Sein vs. Aye Wann

Third class:

• Moe Hmyaw vs. Htway Sein

December 28 - [Thuriya] The news starts off mentioning that Minister of Home Affairs U Ba and administrators of these Burmese Boxing events U Thein Maung (Ohn Khaing) and U Tun Yin attended the matches. Wun Htauk Minister U Ba Yee was there to award a 10 Kyats prize to Kyar Aye Sein for defeating Paw Sa. Matches yesterday were part of the tournament to win U Ba's cup and medal. It says that those fights were the first of its kind, which makes me wonder how much different it is to last years Cup and medal winning matches (see December 26). It seems that even at full time, most boxers admitted defeat if their opponent was too powerful.

Before announcing the results, it lists the matches for today:

First class: 

• • Bala Sein vs. Yin Lone

Second class: 

• Yar Kyaw vs. Hla Hmway

• Ba Sein vs. Aye Wan

Third class:

• Moe Hmyaw vs. Htway Sein

Potential challenge match:

• Pyi Taw Pyan vs. Kyar Aye Sein

The reason for the challenge match was the fact that Pyi Taw Pyan was angry with Kyar Aye Sein and the way he won his match (Striking his downed opponents forehead with an elbow while the referee was stepping in to pull them apart). Pyi Taw Pyan stormed into the ring to challenge him, a person he disliked even before all of this took place, to a fight until death without referees.

The results for yesterdays matches:

First class:

• Pyi Taw Pyan defeated Doe Phyu Kalay (gave up)

• Phyu Lay Gyi defeated Phyu Kalay Pyan in round 2

• Kyar Aye Sein defeated Paw Sa in round 2

Second class:

• Chit Phyu defeated Kyar

• Sein Dway defeated Pauk Kyaw in round 4

Third class:

• Boe Yone defeated Boe Toe in round 4

Kyar Sai (Intermediate match):

• Aung Zayar vs. Yin Kalay (Draw)

December 29 - [Thuriya] A lengthy tribute to Pyi Taw Pyan and hilarious description of his fight with Kyar Aye Sein. The feature is topped by two photographs. Yin Lone is pictured with the subtitle telling us he lost to Bala Sein. Phyu Lay Pyan is also pictured, and the subtitle tells us he lost to Phyu Lay Gyi. Before announcing the results from yesterday, it mentions that there are no fights today or on Friday. They will continue on Saturday and Sunday.

First class: 

• • Bala Sein defeated Yin Lone in round 2

Second class: 

• Yar Kyaw defeated Hla Hmway in round 3

• Aye Wan defeated Ba Sein in round 4 (hand injury)

Third class:

• • Htway Sein defeated Moe Hmyaw in round 4 (hand injury)

Challenge match:

• • Pyi Taw Pyan vs. Kyar Aye Sein (Draw after an hour, match halted by officials)

December 30 - [Thuriya] The article today explains that due to it's limited capacity, the Hare Krishna Pilay Hall will no longer be used. Instead, the final two days will be held at the Jubilee Hall on December 31 and January 1. It then lists the Championship matches for Saturday:

First class: 

• • Bala Sein vs. Kyar Aye Sein

  • Pyi Taw Pyan vs. Phyu Kalay Gyi

Second class: 

• Sein Dway vs. Chit Phyu

• Yar Kyaw vs. Aye Wan

Intermediate:

• Kyin Yone vs. Zin Zin Kyal (Only when time is left after the Championship matches)

The winners in first and second class will face each other on Sunday in the finals. In addition third class finals will have:

Third class: 

• Boe Yone vs. Htwe Sein

Eventual champions will be given awards by Home Affairs Minister, His Excellency (U Ba) himself.

December 31 - [Thuriya] Five quality photographs are printed in today's paper. Phyu Lay Gyi and (1931 champion) Pyi Taw Pyan, (1931 champion) Sein Dway and Chit Phyu & Bala Sein. The article repeats that the event has moved to the bigger Jubilee Hall due to limited capacity at the previous venue on the corner of Montgomerie and Stockade. The semi-final matches are also reprinted (see December 30).

January 3 - [Thuriya] Via Thein Maung. An article that highlights that Bala Sein has won a gold medal this past Sunday (January 1) at Rangoon Jubilee Hall and that Minister of Home Affairs U Ba presented the prizes himself. It is accompanied by an image showing 1932 champion Bala Sein and 1932 second-class champion Chit Phyu. The paragraph following the image only explains the willingness of U Thein Maung (Oane Khine) to prevent Burmese boxing from disappearing into obscurity by inviting famous boxers to compete at his events.

Only a section of the article was shared and discussed, results were omitted.

January 3 - [Thuriya] Via Thein Maung. A large feature on a boxing event held to fund the growth of Rangoon Myoma National High School at the York Street Festival Theatre (Down the road from Jubilee Hall, now called Yaw Min Gyi Street), led and opened by U Thein Maung (Oane Khine) and U Ba Dunn. It specifically says U Ba’s Cup will not be contested for. The feature is accompanied by an image of boxers performing a traditional Don dance.

Kular Pyan had previously suffered a fracture and it is unsure whether he can compete. If he is able, his opponent will be Shwe Kyi Nyo’s elder brother Shwe Kha Yin. If he is unable Shwe Kha Yin will be fighting with Lay Yin Pyan. The remaining matches are:

Special Boxing Fight Series

1. Yar Phyat vs. Bo Yone

2. Hla Hmway vs. Aye Wan (2)

3. Aye Wan (1) vs. Pauk Kyaw (1)

4. Mawlamyine Punnar vs. Pauk Kyaw (2)

5. Shwe Kyi Nyo vs. Sein Hla Bo

6. Hla Kalay vs. Bo Kalay

7. Sein Chit vs. Aung Sein

8. Sein Lat Thee vs. Aye Khin

January 26 - [Myanma Alinn] The results for an event at King Carnival Stadium along Dalhousie Street in Rangoon on January 25 are presented in full detail. The headline underscores that Pyi Taw Pyan and Kyar Aye Sein wish to face famous English boxers George Goudie and Kid D'Silva respectively. It also mentions Bala Sein attending, but it does not make clear if he competed. 

The rounds for the Burmese boxing matches were 5 minutes, so many boxers complained that 3 minutes would be better. Results from the event are as follows:

First class: 

• Pyi Taw Pyan defeated B.A. Sein in round 4

Second class: 

• Kyin Yon defeated Chit Phyu in round 1 (injury)

• Sein Dway vs. Aye Wan (Draw)

Remaining matches:

• Pauk Kyaw defeated Motor Car in round 3

• Boe Yone vs. Pa Thee (Draw)

• Htwe Sein vs. Ohn Cho (Draw)

April - [Myanma Alinn - art] In a special Thingyan issue the art of Maung Hla is printed, dated 1932. Presumably it shows two men at the conclusion of an altercation. One of them has balled fists, while the other lay unconscious. The subtitle describes aptitude / physical ability (martial prowess).

April 20 - [Singapore Free Press] A small article tells of an event at King Carnival Stadium in Rangoon hosting both English and Burmese boxing. Only English boxing is discussed, the main attraction being Kid D'Silva vs. Battling Guillermo.

May 4 - [Myanma Alinn] Very extensive coverage of the opening day on May 2 at Kandawgyi lake for the 25th anniversary of King George's accession. The feature is topped by two photographs, one featuring Bo La Yaung facing Kular Pyan and another with Sein Dway facing Pauk Kyaw.

The article starts off mentioning the enthusiastic Hsaing-circle drummer who's chants of "Yauk-kyar, yauk-kyar!" gave the audience a great laugh (The chant translates to "get him, man!"). The boxers here will compete for a gold medal. A tied game will earn 1 point whereas a winning game will earn 2 points in a contest that will last a maximum of 4 rounds. No further details on the set-up of this "tournament" are given. 

Each match is described in detail, the description omitted here for orderliness. A total 7 matches were contested on the first day:

First class: 

• Htee Lat vs. Min Khaung (Draw)

Second class: 

• Taing Chit (Rangoon) vs. Thar Chit Hlaing (Mawlamyine) (Draw)

• Pauk Kyaw vs. Me Kalay (Draw)

• Shwe Daung Nyo defeated Daung in round 3

Third class:

• Chit Aye defeated Kyar Yin in round 1

• Than Lat Thee vs. A Mae Thar (Draw)

• Maung Kone vs. Ah Tin (Draw)

Boxers who arrived that day and are scheduled to fight today showed off their skills individually to the audience. The article then lists the matches for May 4: (This could also be May 3rd, depending on when the article was written as opposed to published since it says "The matches for today")

First class: 

1. Kular Pyan vs. Aye Khin

2. Paw Sa vs. Bo La Yaung

Second class: 

3. Sein Dway vs. Ba Sein

4. Bai Sa Cote vs. Ohn Sein

5. Min Khaung Kalay vs. Htun Lin

6. Maung Sein vs. Hla Kalay

Third class:

7. Aung Satkyar vs. Htun Sein

8. Htwe Hla vs. Paw Sa Kalay

9. Ohn Cho vs. Ngwe Thein

10. Aye Maung vs. Ba Hla

May 7 - [Thuriya] A reporter is covering the festivities for the 25th anniversary of King George's accession at Kandawgyi lake. After seeing the boat races, the boxing grounds are visited. Three of the best matches that day are listed (he does not mention which day):

• Punnar vs. Min Khaung Kalay

• Htee Lat vs. Min Khaung Gyi

• A Mae Thar vs. Chit Hlaing