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Warwick and Leamington MP recognises Leamington boxing legend in Parliament
Colloquially known as the ‘Leamington Licker’, Turpin, whose statue proudly stands tall in Warwick Town Centre, is one of Leamington’s greatest sporting heroes.
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MP Matt Western in Warwick town centre by the statue of Randy Turpin with members of local boxing clubs. Photo supplied
Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western led a debate in the House of Commons this week recognising the 70th anniversary of Randolph Turpin winning the World Middleweight Title.
On Tuesday (July 13), Mr Western reminded the House of Randy Turpin’s fight against Sugar Ray Robinson, earning him the accolade of the first Black British boxer to win the World Middleweight Title.
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Cllr Richard Edgington who is the new Mayor of Warwick. Photo by Warwick Town Council
Warwick s youngest ever Mayor has taken over the chains of office for Warwick.
Last Thursday (May 27) outgoing mayor Cllr Terry Morris officially handed over the chains of office at a ceremony at St Mary s Church.
Cllr Richard Edgington was elected the new mayor during the ceremony.
Cllr Richard Edgington, Mayor of Warwick said: I feel truly honoured and privileged to have been elected as the new Mayor and would like to thank residents and colleagues for giving me this opportunity. It has been an incredibly difficult year and I look forward to promoting our town, residents and businesses in the year ahead as we emerge from the pandemic.
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