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Mounted Print : Schoolboy boxing champion Gavin Jacobs patriotic hairstyle knocked out his opponents

Schoolboy boxing champion Gavin Jacobs patriotic hairstyle knocked out his opponents



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Schoolboy boxing champion Gavin Jacobs patriotic hairstyle knocked out his opponents

Schoolboy boxing champion Gavin Jacobs patriotic hairstyle knocked out his opponents but fell foul of his headmaster. The 13-year-old British schoolboy boxing champion has been told to stay away from Tonypandy Comprehensive School in the Rhondda until his bleached blond Prince of Wales feathers have either grown out or are covered up. 9th April 1990

Western Mail Archive
Western Mail and Echo Copyright
Wales

Media ID 21545012

© Mirrorpix

Core76 Haircut Style


10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print

Step into the ring of yesteryears with our exclusive Media Storehouse Mounted Photos featuring the legendary schoolboy boxing champion, Gavin Jacobs. This captivating image, published in the Western Mail and Echo by Memory Lane Prints, showcases Gavin's determined spirit and iconic patriotic hairstyle that once knocked out opponents in the boxing ring. Relive the nostalgia of this remarkable story, where young Gavin's boxing prowess made headlines but ultimately led to a confrontation with his headmaster. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and let the memories live on.

Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.

Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 11.6cm x 20.3cm (4.6" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the 1990s, where a young schoolboy boxing champion named Gavin Jacobs proudly displays his patriotic hairstyle. With bleached blond Prince of Wales feathers adorning his head, Gavin's unique style became as legendary as his knockout punches in the ring. However, despite his impressive victories against opponents, Gavin's flamboyant haircut landed him in hot water with none other than his own headmaster. The strict authority figure at Tonypandy Comprehensive School in the Rhondda deemed Gavin's eye-catching hairstyle inappropriate for the academic environment and issued a stern ultimatum. As captured by Western Mail and Echo Copyright on April 9th, 1990, this photograph freezes a moment of youthful rebellion and individuality that clashed with traditional norms. It encapsulates an era when fashion trends were pushing boundaries and self-expression was paramount among youth culture. Gavin Jacobs' story serves as a reminder of how personal style can become both an emblem of triumph and a source of controversy. While he may have been temporarily sidelined from school until his hair grew out or could be concealed, there is no doubt that this bold statement made by the young British boxing champion left an indelible mark on those who witnessed it firsthand.

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