Randy Turpin

January 9, 2024
Boxer

Quick Facts

Randy Turpin
Full Name Randy Turpin
Occupation Boxer
Date Of Birth Jun 7, 1928(1928-06-07)
Age 96
Date Of Death 1966-05-17
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Gemini

Randy Turpin Biography

Name Randy Turpin
Birthday Jun 7
Birth Year 1928
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Gemini
Parents Lionel Fitzherbert Turpin, Beatrice Whitehouse
Siblings Dick Turpin, Kathleen Turpin, Joan Turpin
Spouse Gwyneth Price
Children(s) Charmaine Adrienne Turpin, Carmen Aileen Turpin, Gwyneth VictoriaTurpin, Caroline Annette Turpin

Randy Turpin is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on June 7, 1928 in England, United Kingdom. He was nicknamed The Leamington Locker and dominated English middleweight boxing until the mid-20th century.

In 1951, he defeated He defeated Sugar Ray Robinson for the world middleweight title in 1951, but he lost the title in a rematch at the end of the same year. He committed suicide in 1966. to win the world middleweight title. However, he lost the title in the rematch that took place at the end the same year. In 1966, he committed suicide.

Dick, his older brother, inspired him to begin boxing. He would be his trainer all through his career.

Randy Turpin Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Boxer
House Living in own house.

Randy Turpin is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Randy Turpin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a teenager, he began training at the Leamington Boys Club.

1951 was his winning year for the world championship at middleweight.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Randy Turpin Dating?

According to our records, Randy Turpin married to Gwyneth Price. As of December 1, 2023, Randy Turpin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Randy Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Randy Turpin celebrates birthday on June 7 of every year.

What happened to Randy Turpin?

He was found dead from gunshot wounds in the flat above the transport café on 17 May 1966. He had a wound to the head (the bullet lodged against his skull and did not enter his brain) and a second wound to his heart which had killed him.

Who was the first black British boxing champion?

Dick Turpin , (26 November 1920 – 7 July 1990) was an English middleweight boxer. He was British and Commonwealth middleweight champion, reputedly being the first black fighter to win a British boxing title.

How old was Randolph Turpin when he died?

37 years (1928–1966)

When did Sugar Ray Robinson fight Randolph Turpin?

12, 1951 : Robinson vs Turpin. The first Robinson vs Turpin battle took place in London, England just two months before the second, and it will forever stand as one of the greatest upsets in the history of fisticuffs, but no one could call it a fluke.

Is Jackie Turpin still alive?

JACKIE Turpin – a member of one of the country’s most famous boxing families – has died at the age of 84. JACKIE Turpin – a member of one of the country’s most famous boxing families – has died at the age of 84.

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