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HISTORY: On July 7, 1952 at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan fought Gil Turner with his title on the line. Gavilan stopped Turner in the 11th round to disappoint his hometown crowd. Fight was stopped with Turner helpless on the ropes. The scoring in rounds at the time of stoppage: 5-5 (twice), and 6-4 for Gavilan. The attendance was more than 39,000 with a gate of $269,667, a new record for a welterweight title fight.
Offered here is an action photo from this fight which has been signed by both Gil Turner and Kid Gavilan. LOAs from JSA and Jim Stinson who held the signing sessions with both Turner and Gavilan.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an action photo from this fight which has been signed by both Gil Turner and Kid Gavilan. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10." LOAs from JSA and Jim Stinson who held the signing sessions with both Turner and Gavilan.
