Randolph Turpin (British, 1928-1966), framed pair of leather...

Hammer

£500

Randolph Turpin (British, 1928-1966), framed pair of leather boxing gloves worn by Randolph Turpin in preparation of his boxing match against the great American Sugar Ray Robinson, in a large, mounted display. Together with an original programme cover and ticket for the Middleweight Championship of the World Ray Robinson v Randolph Turpin July 10th 1951 at Earls Court London, also facsimile signature. Randolph Turpin became Middleweight Champion of the World in 1951 when he defeated Ray Robinson at Earls Court. He had a long career fighting 75 fights, 66 wins and 8 defeats – Turpin was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. To this day he remains one of Warwickshire’s most famous citizens, with his statue stood in Market Square, Warwick. Provenance, from a family friend of the Turpin family. Frame measures 109.5cm x 50.5cm, depth 9.5cm. Buyer to collect or arrange own transportation.