gil turner

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    been reading a bit about him this past while and watching whatever i can online.
    he was a hell of a boxer. young too at his best.

    the gavilan fight is outstanding.

    so....if i could pass the topic of him to the floor for discussion :)
     
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  2. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Yeah, I agree, excellent fighter.
    I think he was matched too hard too earlier, especially after the Gavilan fight.

    Gil Turner v a young Thomas Hearns would be an interesting fight.
     
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  3. johnnyyuma

    johnnyyuma New Member Full Member

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    Great jr, middle who would tke him todsy?
     
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  4. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree re the gavilan fight.I remember watching that fight on a 8mm film projector about 40 years ago.
    Gavilan was as hard as nails and simply busted turner up.
    Gavilan must have one of the best chins ever.
     
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  5. 88Chris05

    88Chris05 Active Member Full Member

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    Not an expert on Turner but the Gavilan fight is a great watch. Turner looked like the Meldrick Taylor of his day in that fight; tremendous hand speed and withering combinations and work rate in close, but maybe a bit too brave for his own good and naive as well.

    Outside of Basilio I'd put it as the Kid's best and most impressive win/performance as Welterweight champion.
     
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