TURNER, GIL-CHARLEY FUSARI WIRE PHOTO (1951-11TH ROUND)

On July 9, 1951 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia welterweights Gil Turner and Charley Fusari battled in the main event. With a dominate effort Turner knocked Fusari out in the 11th round. "Twenty year old Gil Turner, who only a year ago was an amateur champion, was in the market today for a shot at the world welterweight championship after knocking out contender Charlie Fusari in 11 rounds. Time and again Turner speared Fusari with a left to the eye and then ripped short hooks to the head. Fusari's eyes were puffed and his nose bleeding when he was hit by a short, chopping right in the 11th round and went down for the full count. He was on one knee, struggling to rise when he was counted out at the :58 second mark." -United Press. Turner won every round on the UP's scorecard except for the 8th round when Fusari dropped Turner with a short right to the jaw and a left which landed on Turner's shoulder. Offered here is a wire photo which depicts 11th round action with Fusari sinking to the canvas.
This is an original Enquirer wire photo with their stamp and caption on back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Some creasing on upper and lower borders. Minor corner wear. 9" x 9 1/4."