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HISTORY: Mickey "The Toy Bulldog" Walker won the World Welterweight Title on November 1, 1922 defeating Jack Britton in 15 rounds. He successfully defended the title six times before losing it to Pete Latzo on May 20, 1926. He won the World Middleweight Title on December 3, 1926 defeating Tiger Flowers in 10 rounds. He successfully defended that title three times. Posted a career mark of 115-21-4 with 22 no decisions and 1 no contest. In addition to Britton and Flowers he posted career victories over Maxie Rosenbloom, Ace Hudkins, Paul Berlenbach, Mike McTigue, Dave Shade, and Lew Tendler.
Presented here is an original signed, type 1, photo of Mickey Walker shown in training on June 1, 1925 for his upcoming fight with Harry Greb.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original signed, type 1, photo of Mickey Walker shown in training on June 1, 1925 for his upcoming fight with Harry Greb. An International Newsreel Photo with their full caption on back. Boldly signed in ink to a noted boxing collector, "To my pal Dwight Hott from Toy Bulldog Mickey Walker." Bold, clear image. Not creased. Clipped lower left corner. Edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. 8" x 10."
