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Antique Framed Print : Sugar Ray Robinson enters the ring for his fight against Randolph Turpin at Earls Court
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Sugar Ray Robinson enters the ring for his fight against Randolph Turpin at Earls Court
Sugar Ray Robinson enters the ring for his fight against Randolph Turpin at Earls Court. Turpin went on to win the bout on points. Becoming the first British fighter to hold the world middleweight title since Bob Fitzsimmons in 1891 10th July 1951
Staff
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21919760
© Mirrorpix
1951 Boxers Fifties Middle Weight
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.8cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson making his grand entrance into the ring for a historic fight against Randolph Turpin at Earls Court. The year is 1951, and the atmosphere is electric with anticipation. As Robinson confidently strides towards his destiny, one can almost feel the intensity radiating from him. Little did anyone know that this would be a night to remember in British boxing history. Despite Robinson's formidable reputation as an unbeatable force in middleweight boxing, it was Turpin who emerged victorious on points after a grueling battle of skill and determination. With this remarkable triumph, Turpin etched his name in the annals of sports history as the first British fighter to hold the world middleweight title since Bob Fitzsimmons back in 1891. This photograph captures not only two exceptional athletes preparing for combat but also embodies an era defined by resilience and fierce competition. The 1950s were marked by iconic boxers like Sugar Ray Robinson, whose charisma inside and outside of the ring captivated audiences worldwide. As we gaze upon this poignant image from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of an era when boxing was more than just a sport; it was a symbol of strength, courage, and unyielding determination.
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