Gil Turner vs. Yama Bahama (1st meeting)
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Gil Turner 155 lbs lost to Yama Bahama 155 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10
- Date: 1956-06-29
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
- Referee: Barney Felix 4-5
- Judge: Joe Eppy 2-7
- Judge: Nick Gamboli 2-7
"Yama Bahama, a heavy welter who has been mixing with middleweights, would like to dip back to his own weight level after winning his 23rd straight. Bahama, a speedy boxer from the Isle of Bimini in the Bahamas, slid past experienced Gil Turner of Philadelphia Friday night to win a unanimous decision in 10 rounds at MSG." -Associated Press
- Unofficial AP scorecard - 8-2 Bahama
Post-fight comment
- "We're not ready to talk about any of the ranking middleweights. We're in no hurry. I'd like to get Basilio, DeMarco, Vejar or Aragon. This fellow Turner was able to push him around a little. He's an experienced guy." -Bobby Melnick, Bahama's manager