GAVILAN, KID-GIL TURNER TALE OF THE TAPE WIRE PHOTO (1952)

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 original wire photo depicting Turner and Gavilan in a Tale Of The Tape.                                                                                       

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Associated Press wire photo with stamp on the back and caption on front. . Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased. Minor edge wear.  7" x 8."