Sunday, July 10, 2016

65years ago,Randoph Turpin vs Sugar Ray Robinson



65 years ago today Randolph 'The Leamington Licker' Turpin caused one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. And achieved one of the greatest wins ever by a British fighter.He beat Sugar Ray Robinson on points in London for the World Middleweight Title. This would end a 91 fight, 8 year undefeated streak for Robinson.Here he is being greeted by thousands of fans in his home town of Leamington, two days after his historical victory.

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