ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY-RANDY TURPIN II WIRE PHOTO (1951-WEIGHING IN)

On Septemebr 12, 1951 at the Polo Grounds in New York middleweight champion Randy Turpin defended his title against the man he took it from several months earlier, Sugar Ray Robinson. Robinson gained his revenge in this second meeting stopping Turpin in the 10th round in front of 61,437 fans. Offered here is a very scarce, original wire photo depicting both fighters weighing in on the day of the fight.
This is an original ACME Newspictures wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Tiny border crease at lower left corner. No tears. 7" x 9." Terrific image.