English boxer (1928-1966) who was considered by some to be Europe's best middleweight boxer of the 1940s and 1950s. In 1951 he became world middleweight champion when he defeated Sugar Ray Robinson. Later, bankrupt, he committed suicide in 1966. Vintage semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Turpin in a fighting pose, signed in ballpoint. In fine condition, with a trimmed bottom border.
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