Shakur Stevenson Picks Leonard, But Ray Robinson Set The Harder Standard
Shakur Stevenson prefers Sugar Ray Leonard to Sugar Ray Robinson. It is easy to see why. Leonard’s speed, movement, and command of distance resemble the
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson Meets His Match in Carmen Basilio
Carmen Basilio did not outclass Sugar Ray Robinson on September 23, 1957. He defeated him by denying the great champion the space and pace he
Ray Robinson’s Hard-Fought Night Against Bobo Olson in San Francisco
Sugar Ray Robinson was supposed to have an easier night against Carl “Bobo” Olson when they met for the second time on March 13, 1952,
Sugar Ray Robinson Rallies Past Rocky Castellani After Knockdown
Robinson recovered from the only knockdown of the fight on July 22, 1955, before earning a split decision that led him back to the middleweight
Shakur Says He’s ‘Him,’ But Sugar Ray Robinson Never Asked for Catchweights
The four-division champion says size has never intimidated him, but his comments have revived debate over fighting naturally bigger opponents at negotiated weights Shakur Stevenson
Randy Turpin Shocks Sugar Ray Robinson for World Title on July 10, 1951
The British challenger outboxed Sugar Ray Robinson over 15 rounds to produce one of the greatest upsets in boxing history and capture the undisputed middleweight
Oleksandr Usyk Must Face Agit Kabayel or Moses Itauma to Complete His Legacy
Choosing Deontay Wilder for a farewell fight would strengthen Usyk’s bank account, but it would leave lasting questions about how his career compares with boxing’s
Gene Fullmer Dethroned Sugar Ray Robinson In Fight That Changed Boxing History
Many believed Robinson’s reign was over after Fullmer’s dominant victory, but the rivalry produced one of the sport’s greatest championship turnarounds Gene Fullmer’s victory over
10 Greatest Boxers Ever: Legends Who Defined Boxing History
From Sugar Ray Robinson to Sugar Ray Leonard, these champions changed boxing through championship reigns, historic victories and lasting influence Any list of boxing’s greatest
Looking At Boxing’s Longest Winning Streaks
Modern boxing fans often point to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s perfect 50-0 record when discussing the sport’s greatest unbeaten runs. Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 mark is another