Gil Turner vs. Johnny Saxton (1st meeting)
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Gil Turner 153 lbs beat Johnny Saxton 147 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1953-06-15
- Location: Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Referee: Zach Clayton 4-5
- Judge: Dave Beloff 5-4
- Judge: Jim Mina 4-3
"Gil Turner won a split 10 round decision in a fast and furious fight at Connie Mack Stadium over Johnny Saxton. The action-packed bout was a thriller from start to finish and the crowd of 14,676 went home satisfied it had got its money's worth. Turner fought hard for 10 rounds and with a slashing body attack and occasional jolting right hand to the face gained the split verdict. Saxton proved his class. The fast, shifty counter-puncher stayed with Turner all the way." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 5-3-2 Turner