Randy Turpin Original Signed & Inscribed Press Photograph – 1948

$750.00

Randy Turpin Original Signed & Inscribed Press Photograph – 1948

Presented here is an extremely rare signed photo of Randy Turpin.
This is an original wire photograph of Randy Turpin in full fight pose. It is boldly signed in fountain pen ink, “Best Wishes To Reg From Randy Turpin 16-3-48”.   No creases, no bends, sharp corners, Has the original caption and stamps on verso. Slight stains on the back. Clean, bold, clear boxing posed image. Measures 8 inches x 6 inches.

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Randy Turpin Original Signed & Inscribed Press Photograph – 1948

Randy Turpin was born on June 7, 1928 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England. He won the World Middleweight Title from Ray Robinson on July 10, 1951. He also held the British Middleweight, British Empire Light Heavyweight, and European Middleweight Titles.  Randy Turpin was born on June 7, 1928 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England. He won the British Middleweight Title from Albert Finch on October 17, 1950. On February 27, 1951 he won the European Middleweight Title in a bout with Luc Van Dam. He then went on to win the World Middleweight Title from Ray Robinson on July 10, 1951. He also won the British Empire Light Heavyweight Title and British Empire Middleweight Title. He retired after fight Charles Seguna on August 22, 1964 with a final record of 66-8-1 with 45 KO’s.