Joe Miceli and Gil Turner DUAL SIGNED 1955 pre fight 8" x 10" black & white photo.

7th March 1955, Eastern Parkway Arena, Brooklyn, New York.

Turner W TKO 8

Condition excellent

Price: £ SOLD

Joe Miceli fought twelve World Champions during his professional career, yet he himself never received a title shot. After his boxing career ended, he was an active member of Ring 8--New York City's chapter of the Veterans Boxing Association, which honored him as the "Uncrowned Champion," presenting him with a belt. In April of 1997, he was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on November 14, 2002.

Miceli had three siblings: Dominick, John, and Marie. He was married 53 years to Catherine Tuzzo, his high-school sweetheart; they had two sons, Anthony and Joseph.










Gil Turner
56-19-2 / 35 KO
North Philly - Welterweight
A young, streaking contender when he faced the legendary Kid Gavilan in Philly, Turner fought well but was eventually worn down and caught by the champ in the 11th. The popular long-time contender never made it back to a title fight.
* 1949 won the Philadelphia Daily News Golden Gloves Championship at welterweight.
* 1950 won the Diamond Belt in Philadelphia and the National AAU championship in the welterweight division, by scoring a third-round TKO over Dick Graddon of Seattle.

Born: 10/9/30 - Died: 5/13/96