TURNER, GIL-YAMA BAHAMA WIRE PHOTO (6TH ROUND-1957)

On June 5, 1957 at the Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida welterweights Gil Turner and Yama Bahama battled in the main feature. Turner prevailed in a tough fight winning a ten round split decision. Turner was hospitalized following the bout for what the ring declared was a "blood swelling" on the forehead. Turner's manager George Katz alleged that the swelling came from a headbutt. Offered here is an original wire photo from this fight depicting 6th round action.
This is an original International News Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Not creased or torn. 7" x 9."