1931 Mickey “The Toy Bulldog” Walker Ring Magazine Championship Belt
(Craig Hamilton • One Of Earliest Ever Offered)
The Legendary Ring Magazine Championship Belt of Mickey Walker
A Storied Career in Boxing
Mickey Walker, affectionately known as “The Toy Bulldog,” embarked on his illustrious boxing career on February 10, 1919. Over two decades, Walker carved out a legacy that would etch his name into the annals of boxing history. On November 1, 1922, he achieved a monumental victory over Jack Britton in a grueling 15-round bout in New York, capturing the World Welterweight Title. Walker’s reign as champion saw him defend this title five times before conceding it to Pete Latzo in 1926. Undeterred, Walker ascended to the middleweight division, where he triumphed over Tiger Flowers to claim the World Middleweight Title, which he defended three times before relinquishing it voluntarily in 1931.
The Prestigious Ring Magazine Championship Belt
Presented here is the prestigious Ring Magazine Championship Belt, a testament to the remarkable career of Mickey Walker. Although missing its sash, the belt remains perfectly intact, featuring five connected plates with a prominent center plate. The center plate is engraved with the words, “The Ring Magazine Merit Award To Mickey Walker.” The surrounding plates chronicle Walker’s major career accomplishments, including:
- “Greatest Fighter In Four Classes Since Fitzsimmons”
- “Won Titles From Jack Britton and Tiger Flowers”
- “As Welter Champion Defeated Mike McTigue Light-Heavy King”
- “Fought 15 Round Draw With Jack Sharkey”
This belt, issued to Walker in 1931, stands as one of the earliest Ring Belts ever offered. Each section is adorned with an eagle at the top, and the center plate features 3-D bulldogs and boxing gloves, paying homage to Mickey Walker’s indomitable spirit.
A Piece of Boxing History
Measuring a total of 23 inches in length, the belt is a stunning piece of boxing history, complete with the chains connecting the various plates. This extraordinary artifact is accompanied by a Craig Hamilton Letter of Authenticity (LOA), further cementing its significance in the world of sports memorabilia.
For those passionate about sports memorabilia, this belt represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of boxing history. Mickey Walker’s legacy as a champion in multiple weight classes is immortalized in this exquisite artifact, making it a prized possession for any collector.
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