Boxing Betty , zoo cheetah , turns keeper into sparring partner . ' Boxing Betty ' , a year old cheetah is a new attraction at the London Zoo . When the keeper enters her cage , Betty adopts , on four legs , the convetional boxer ' s attitude , circling watchfully . Suddenly she will tackle hime round the knees in the approved wrestling fashion . Betty loves biting but her teeth have ever marked anyone . She is equally happy if her keeper will roll her over on the floor and pummel her . Photo shows , Betty varies her tactics and makes a flying tackle from behind . 8 May 1936 *** Local Caption ***