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Apr 13, 2020 · LaMotta scored a knockdown in the first round of their first bout only to see Robinson win by unanimous decision, so literally sending him through the ropes in the eighth round of the rematch – Sugar Ray was saved by the bell — four months later in a unanimous decision set up a grudge match just three weeks later.
- John Moriello
- Staff Writer, Producer-Motorsports
Feb 5, 2024 · Sugar Ray then survived the last two rounds, but Jake remained in charge, battering his man and sealing a truly historic victory. In the final three rounds LaMotta overwhelmed Ray with his furious attack. It would be another eight years before the great Sugar Ray Robinson lost another boxing match.
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Feb 14, 2016 · Robinson, 29, played the part of the matador to LaMotta's Bronx Bull, but after eight rounds two of the judges had LaMotta ahead. LaMotta, 28, then faded as Robinson's stinging,...
LaMotta fought Sugar Ray Robinson in Robinson's middleweight debut at Madison Square Garden, New York City, October 2, 1942. [13] LaMotta knocked Robinson down in the first round of the fight. Robinson got up and took control over much of the fight, winning via a unanimous 10-round decision.
No.ResultRecordOpponent106Loss83–19–4Billy Kilgore105Win83–18–4Al McCoy104Win82–18–4Johnny Pretzie103Loss81–18–4Feb 14, 2024 · In round eight he handed Sugar Ray the first knockdown of his career, Jake’s ferocious attack sending Robinson through the ropes. LaMotta took a close but unanimous decision and gave Ray his first defeat. Fight IV: The decision goes to Sugar Ray.