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Randolph Turpin vs. Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson was the World Middleweight champion, was 91 fights undefeated, and had lost only once in his 132 fight career. Randy was British and European Middleweight champion, and had won 40 of his 43 contests. Randy was described pre-fight as "too young and inexperienced" to defeat the champion. Read More >>> |
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Randolph Turpin vs. Sugar Ray Robinson II Randy shocked the world by defeating Sugar Ray Robinson, becoming an instant hero to the British public. He agreed to a rematch to take place only 64 days later, in New York, USA. Randy was out to prove that his victory was no fluke, whilst Robinson was determined to avenge the defeat and regain the title. Read More >>> |
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Randolph Turpin vs. Bobo Olson Both Randy and Olson won eliminators to earn a shot at the vacant World Middleweight title. Olson defeated Paddy Young over 15 rounds, whilst Randy defeated Charles Humez over the same distance . Randy's preparation for this fight was poor, but could he overcome this to regain the World Middleweight title? Read More >>> |
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Randolph Turpin vs. Tiberio Mitri Six months after his fight with Carl 'Bobo' Olson, Randy would defend his European Middleweight title against Tiberio Mitri. In 1950, Mitri had lost in a challenge for Jake LaMotta's World Middleweight title. Randy had recently defeated Sweden's Olle Bengtsson on points. Read More >>> |
