points to take Tarleton’s title. Third title In February 1940, Tarleton fought for the British featherweight title again. The fight was against holder Johnny Cusick and was also for the Commonwealth title. Tarleton won on points at Liverpool Stadium to take the British title for the third time. In November 1940, he defended his British and Commonwealth titles at Liverpool Stadium, against Tom Smith of Sunderland, winning on points. Tarleton continued fighting, until February 1945, when he defended his British and Commonwealth featherweight titles against Al Phillips, at Belle Vue, Manchester. At the age of 39, he won on points against his 25-year-old opponent, and retained his titles. Tarleton did not defend his titles again but relinquished them in February 1947, at the age of 41. After retiring, Tarleton struggled with ill health and died at the age of 49. He left a wife Barbara, and a twin boy and girl. See also List of British featherweight boxing champions References Notes Sources Maurice Golesworthy, Encyclopaedia of Boxing (Eighth Edition) (1988), Robert Hale Limited, Fight stats Profile Punches that Shook Me Up (1936) by Nel Tarleton 1906 births 1956 deaths English male boxers Featherweight boxers Boxers from Liverpool