Gene Fullmer's Boxer of the Year - South Jordan, Utah - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

The worlds boxing middleweight champion, Gene fullmer grew up in this area and learned to fight near here. He was awarded the boxer of the year in 1962. He won the middleweight championship from Sugar Ray Robinson on January 2 1957. He lost the title in a rematch on May 1 1957. In 1959, the National Boxing Association withdrew its recognition of Robinson as middleweight champion. Fullmer and fellow former middleweight champion Carmen Basilio fought for the vacant NBA title on August 28, 1959, and Fullmer won the crown when he TKOed Basilio in the 14th round. Fullmer's final record included 55 wins (24 by KO), 6 losses, and 3 draws. In 1959 Gene Fullmer KO 14 Carmen Basilio in what was called the Fight of the Year. The trophy is located inside the Gale Center museum at:
10300 S. Beckstead Lane
South Jordan, Utah 84095

No admission to view the boxing trophy or the displays and the history of Gene Fullmer.

VISITING HOURS
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Also closed on holidays.

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Sport: Boxing Year: 1962 Contest: National Boxing Association Adress of the Building: 10300 South Beckstead Lane South Jordan, Utah USA 84095

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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