This black and white picture of Randolph Turpin shows the classic boxers pose with his managers name and contact details on. It is signed in pen and is guaranteed as authentic.
Turpin Randolph Adolphus Turpin (7 June 1928 – 17 May 1966), better known as Randolph Turpin or Randy Turpin, was an English boxer in the 1940s and 1950s. In 1951 he became world middleweight champion when he defeated Sugar Ray Robinson. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001.
He started boxing in the boxing booths at local fairs with his brother Jackie in a double act called Alexander and Moses. Where they fought for nobbins (money thrown into the ring by the spectators).
Born 7 June 1928
Leamington, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 17 May 1966 (aged 37)
Leamington, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 75
Wins 66
Wins by KO 45
Losses 8
Draws 1
No contests 0
*Condition*
Excellent condition with no tears or folds, the signature is easily readable.
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