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Randolph Adolphus Turpin (7 June 1928 – 17 May 1966), better known as Randy Turpin, was a British boxer active 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.
Jan 11, 2023 · Randolph Turpin was a world middleweight champion who shocked the world by beating Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951, but later faced financial ruin and death threats. A former detective claims he was executed by The Mob for exposing match fixing in boxing.
Randolph Turpin was a British boxer who held the world middleweight title in 1953. He fought 75 bouts, winning 66, losing 8, and drawing 1, with 45 knockouts.
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Apr 4, 2021 · Randolph Turpin, known as the Leamington Licker, became the middleweight champion after defeating boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson.
Mar 26, 2024 · Born on June 7, 1928, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Turpin rose from humble beginnings to become one of Britain’s most celebrated sportsmen. His journey was one of grit, determination, and undeniable talent, but it was also marred by personal struggles and a tragic end.
Oct 16, 2020 · Learn about Randolph Turpin, the first British fighter to win the world middleweight title since 1891, and his sensational victory over Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951. Discover his story as part of Sky Sports' Black History Month series.
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