In the dim and distant past we had a long discussion about when Les Kellett turned from a straight wrestler to one with an emphasis on comedy. I don't know if we ever reached a conclusion, and if we did I can't remember. Here is a reference I found in January, 1960, which I think must have been near the beginning of Kellett's comedic repertoire
I can't remember the exact date, but sometime in the early 1950's, I saw Gentleman Jim Lewis against Bernard Murray. Jim did his usual trick in those days, with a second holding a mirror whilst he leisurely combed his hair in the breaks. Sometimes in the rounds as well to hold things up.
After about 2 rounds Murray's second made a sudden dash to the dressing rooms, and returned with a large mirror. At the next interval, the second also produced a huge with NO teeth in it. Murray proceeded to pretend to comb locks which of course were not there . Les tried to hide a smile. The crowd roared with laughter and Lewis went mad.
The fight started before the bell for the next round.
Bernard Murray was always a more than capable wrestler and trainer, but he always had the funny side to his wrestling. I loved seeing him on the bill.