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Walker Smith Jr. (May 3, 1921 – April 12, 1989), better known as Sugar Ray Robinson, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1965. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. [1] . He is often regarded as the greatest boxer of all time, pound-for-pound. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Apr 2, 2014 · Considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson held the world welterweight title from 1946 to 1951, and by 1958, he had become the first boxer to win a divisional world ...
Sugar Ray Robinson (born May 3, 1921, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.—died April 12, 1989, Culver City, California) was an American professional boxer, six times a world champion: once as a welterweight (147 pounds), from 1946 to 1951, and five times as a middleweight (160 pounds), between 1951 and 1960.
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"Robinson left the ring with virtually all 15, 000 spectators on their feet booing his victory. The Dutch middlewight (sic) champion who outweighed Robinson by a single pound, was holding his own until late in the 3rd round when the American uncorked what appeared to be a low blow.
Oct 5, 2023 · Sugar Ray Robinson, born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, was no ordinary man. His story is one of exceptional talent, perseverance, and a tragic end that left an indelible mark on the world of sports.
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Apr 13, 1989 · Sugar Ray Robinson, the five-time world middleweight champion who was considered by many boxing experts to have been the best fighter in history, died yesterday in Culver City, Calif. He was 67...
Jun 27, 2018 · Sugar Ray Robinson. Sugar Ray Robinson (1921-1989) was one of the first African American athletes who became well-known outside the boxing arena.
