Statue of Randy Turpin in Warwick Square
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Statue of Randy Turpin in Warwick Square
Image: © Jim Atkinson Taken: 2 Oct 2006
Randolph Adolphus Turpin ('Randy Turpin') was known as The Leamington Licker and was a deaf English boxer who became World Champion in the 1950's. He beat Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15 round fight in London on 10 July 1951, though was subsequently stripped of his title by the same boxer 2 months later. This statue in Warwick square commemorates Randy the local hero who was born in Leamington Spa.
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Image Location
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52.281535
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-1.59099