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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 photo of Mickey Walker.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, promotional photograph of Mickey Walker in fight pose with an insert photo of him as an artist. Bold, clear image. Boldly signed and inscribed in ink, " Best wishes always to my good friends Alex "the champ" and his dad Kurt G. Hentschel Toy Bulldog Mickey Walker." Clean front and back. Corner creases and top layer scrapes at the corners. 8" x 10."
