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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
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.6cm x 39.6cm (8.9" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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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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