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This fight report was originally printed in the September 1949 issue of The Ring Magazine. SUCCESS marked the fourth defense of the world welterweight title by Ray Robinson in his return engagement with Kid Gavilan, and with it, Sugar Ray displayed one of the finest brands of boxing seen in a championship match in many moons.
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Apr 2, 2024 · Kid Gavilan, aka “The Cuban Hawk,” had been a top ranked boxer for years before he won the world welterweight title, having bested such rough customers as Tommy Bell, George Costner, Ike Williams, Tony Janiro and Beau Jack before becoming champion. In fact, his first chance for a world title was against Sugar Ray Robinson, a rematch after ...
Feb 14, 2024 · THE greatest ever, Sugar Ray Robinson, 30, was a 3-1 betting favourite going into the fight at the Chicago Stadium on February 14, 1951 against the 29-year old champion, Jake LaMotta, from the Bronx.
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Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta fought six times. The first three came in rapid succession, as they were climbing the rankings in their younger days. The last one came when LaMotta was already a world champion and Ray was coming up in weight after a brilliant career at 147 pounds. They were all amazing fights, but the last installment of ...
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