Biography
Randy Turpin defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951 to become world middleweight champion.
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Quick Facts
Total Fights73
DivisionMiddleweight
StanceOrthodox
NationalityBritish
Win Distribution
KO/TKO45
Decision19
Career Timeline
World Title02 Jan 1970KEY MOMENT
World Middleweight Champion - Beat Sugar Ray Robinson (1951)
Defeated the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson by points decision to become world middleweight champion on 10 July 1951 — one of the greatest upsets in boxing history.
vs Sugar Ray RobinsonEarls Court, London
Loss02 Jan 1970KEY MOMENT
Rematch Loss to Robinson (1951)
Lost the rematch to Sugar Ray Robinson by tenth-round TKO at the Polo Grounds, New York on 12 September 1951.
vs Sugar Ray RobinsonPolo Grounds, New York
First Title02 Jan 1970KEY MOMENT
British & European Middleweight Champion (1950)
Won the British and European middleweight titles in October 1950.
London