Francis Turley

Former Billing Boxer Dies In Texas
Former Billing Boxer Dies In Texas
Former Billing Boxer Dies In Texas
A former Billings boxer, who holds the distinction of knocking Muhammed Ali to the canvas, has died in Texas.  Francis Turley was 19 when he lost a split decision to then-Cassius Clay in a light-heavyweight Golden Gloves match in 1958.  He put the 16-year-old future world champion from Louisville, Ky...