Randy Turpin vs. Don Cockell

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Randolph Turpin 162 lbs beat Don Cockell 174 lbs by TKO in round 11 of 15

  • Date: 1952-06-10
  • Location: White City Stadium, White City, London, United Kingdom
  • Referee: Tommy Little
  • Commonwealth (British Empire) Light Heavyweight Title (Vacant title)
  • BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title (2nd defense of Cockell)

Notes

  • "Former middleweight champion Randy Turpin, still middleweight king of Britain, added British national and empire light heavyweight crowns to his collection last night after stopping Don Cockell in the 11th round of their scheduled 15 round bout at White City Stadium. Turpin, weighing 162, floored Cockell twice in the 11th before the referee stopped the bout at 1:10 of the round. Cockell, who scaled 174 1/4 pounds, also hit the canvas in the 3rd round after a hard right to the jaw." -International News Service
  • Cockell down a total of three times during the fight.
  • After this bout Turpin immediately challenged both Ray Robinson to a 3rd bout for the middleweight title and Joey Maxim for the world light heavyweight title.


Preceded by:
Harvey vs. Mills
Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Title Fight
# 8
Succeeded by:
Turpin vs. Buxton II