Sugar Ray Robinson

Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter Profile Record, Bio, Stats & Fight History

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Sugar Ray Robinson

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON

“Sugar”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • WELTERWEIGHT / MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D (NC) 174-19-6 (2)
(T)KO 109-1
KO RATE 62.6%
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Welterweight / Middleweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, ~147–160 lbs
BIRTHDATE 05/03/1921 (Deceased)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 72½” (184cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Harlem, New York, USA
BIRTH NAME Walker Smith Jr.
RESOURCE LINKS
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LEGACY HONOURS
IBHOF Class of 1990 The Ring All-Time P4P #1 Associated Press Boxer of the Century
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
🥇
The Greatest Pound-for-Pound Boxer Consensus All-Time #1 by Ring Magazine, AP & Historians
🏆
First 5-Time World Champion World Middleweight Division (1951, ’51, ’55, ’57, ’58)
🥊
Undisputed World Welterweight King Reigned Undefeated 1946–1951 Before Vacating
⭐
91-Fight Undefeated Streak 128-1-2 Pro Ledger Prior to His Second Career Loss
Sugar Ray Robinson Record
WINS174
KO/TKO
109
DECISION
65
LOSSES19
KO/TKO
1
DECISION
18
DRAWS6
DECISION
6
NO CONTEST2
NC
2
SUGAR RAY ROBINSON FIGHT HISTORY – PRO CAREER (201 BOUTS)
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Joey Archer 🥇 USA USA
USA Pittsburgh, Civic Arena, Pennsylvania
Nov / 10 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 10 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Career Farewell Bout
Final Pro Fight
BillingMain Event (9,023 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 159 lbs
Opponent Record44-1-0
Robinson Record174-18-6 (2 NC)
Age at Bout44 Years Old
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Buck McTiernan: 47-48 George Lapinaccell: 39-50 Gene Sexto: 40-49
🥊 Action & Retirement:
Sugar Ray Robinson’s 201st and final professional bout. Floored for a 4-count in round 4, Robinson was outworked by the younger contender. Archer admitted it was only the second knockdown of his career. Robinson announced his permanent retirement the following day.
WIN
Rudolph Bent 🥇 Belize Belize
USA Steubenville, Community Arena, Ohio
Oct / 20 / 1965
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:20) Oct / 20 / 1965
ROUND3
TIME2:20
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup163 lbs vs 164½ lbs
Opponent Record15-4-1
Robinson Record173-18-6 (2 NC)
109th Career KOFinal Career Knockout
Officials
Ref: Joe Gross
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Vintage finishing power. Bent was knocked down twice in the 1st round and three times in the 3rd round before referee Joe Gross waved off the fight at 2:20. This was Robinson’s 109th and final career knockout victory.
WIN
Peter Schmidt 🥇 Canada Canada
USA Johnstown, War Memorial Arena, Pennsylvania
Sep / 15 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 15 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154 lbs vs 152¼ lbs
Opponent Record22-8-3
Robinson Record172-18-6 (2 NC)
ResultClear Decision
Officials & Scorecards
Jack O’Hanlon: 49-41 Joe Shekletski: 50-41 Jim Roman: 49-41
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant outing. Schmidt was dropped once in round 8 and once in round 9 from crisp counter hooks as Robinson cruised to an emphatic unanimous points win.
WIN
Harvey McCullough 🥇 USA USA
USA Pittsburgh, Civic Arena, Pennsylvania
Aug / 23 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Aug / 23 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Robinson vs McCullough IV
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 156 lbs
Opponent Record7-26-2
Robinson Record171-18-6 (2 NC)
Series ResultRobinson 4 – 0 McCullough
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Zach Clayton: 49-42 Joe Shekletski: 50-41 Jim Roman: 49-41
🥊 Action & Series Sweep:
Fourth clash between Robinson and McCullough inside three months. Robinson displayed surgical ring generalship to complete a 4-0 sweep across all judges’ scorecards.
NO CONTEST
Neil Morrison USA USA
USA Norfolk, Arena, Virginia
Aug / 10 / 1965
No Contest
Rnd 3 (10 Rnds) Aug / 10 / 1965
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 Heavyweight / Catchweight Feature
Bizarre Controversy
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup164 lbs vs 164 lbs
Opponent Record3-4-1
Robinson Record170-18-6 (2 NC)
Referee WalkoutBout Halted in 3rd
Officials
Ref: Edward Jenkins
🥊 Bizarre Ring Scandal:
Referee Edward Jenkins walked out of the ring in round 3 without counting over Morrison, proclaiming: “I’m not going to referee this farce.” Morrison was later identified by authorities as masquerading under a false name, causing the commission to rule the bout a No Contest.
LOSS
Stan Harrington 🥇 USA USA
USA Honolulu, International Center, Hawaii
Jul / 27 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 27 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Rematch
Hawaiian Headline
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record57-16-1
Robinson Record170-17-6 (2 NC)
RematchHarrington Series 1-1
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Louis Freitas Jr: 44-49 Edward Kita: 44-49 John Medeiros: 46-50
🥊 Action & Reversal:
Two months after dropping their first fight, Harrington utilized persistent inside infighting to outwork the 44-year-old Robinson over 10 hard rounds in Honolulu.
WIN
Harvey McCullough 🥇 USA USA
USA Richmond, City Arena, Virginia
Jul / 12 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 12 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest III
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record7-25-2
Robinson Record170-16-6 (2 NC)
Series LeadRobinson 3 – 0
Officials
Ref: Gene Bahr
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson controlled the pace behind his left jab, boxing smoothly to earn another comfortable unanimous decision against McCullough.
WIN
Ferd Hernandez 🥇 USA USA
USA Las Vegas, Hacienda Hotel, Nevada
Jun / 24 / 1965
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jun / 24 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Las Vegas Strip Headline Bout
Main Event
BillingHacienda Showcase (Record Crowd)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 154 lbs
Opponent Record39-8-2
Robinson Record169-16-6 (2 NC)
Gate RecordLargest Strip Fight Crowd
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Harold Krause Fred Cisneros: 47-45 (Robinson) Art Lurie: 48-47 (Robinson) Mike Petrosch: 48-44 (Hernandez)
🥊 Action & Vegas Record:
High-intensity clash in front of the largest crowd in the history of the Hacienda’s weekly “Strip Fight Night”. Robinson’s veteran ring craft proved just enough to edge Hernandez via split decision.
WIN
Harvey McCullough 🥇 USA USA
USA Washington, DC, Coliseum
Jun / 07 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jun / 07 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest II
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 153 lbs
Opponent Record7-23-2
Robinson Record168-16-6 (2 NC)
Series LeadRobinson 2 – 0
Officials
Ref: Henry Hatcher: 49-41
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson dominated the action inside Washington DC Coliseum, giving McCullough an extended boxing lesson over 10 frames.
WIN
Stan Harrington 🥇 USA USA
USA Honolulu, International Center, Hawaii
May / 24 / 1965
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 24 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Island Classic
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156¾ lbs vs 151½ lbs
Opponent Record55-15-1
Robinson Record167-16-6 (2 NC)
LocationHonolulu, Hawaii
Officials & Scorecards
Ray Abreu: 49-42 (Robinson) Louis Freitas: 43-45 (Robinson) Alex Long: 42-43 (Robinson)
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson traveled to Hawaii to encounter veteran Harrington, putting together blistering combinations in the late rounds to secure the unanimous decision.
WIN
Rocky Randall 🥇 USA USA
USA Norfolk, Arena, Virginia
Apr / 28 / 1965
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:58) Apr / 28 / 1965
ROUND1
TIME0:58
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Flash Knockout
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 154 lbs
Opponent Record32-11-0
Robinson Record166-16-6 (2 NC)
Time0:58 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Edward Jenkins
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Devastatingly fast finish. Robinson landed an explosive counter right hand that dropped Randall heavily; the referee counted him out in just 58 seconds.
WIN
Earl Basting 🥇 USA USA
USA Savannah, Savannah Sports Center, Georgia
Apr / 01 / 1965
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:34) Apr / 01 / 1965
ROUND1
TIME2:34
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
1st Round Stoppage
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 156 lbs
Opponent Record12-11-1
Robinson Record165-16-6 (2 NC)
Stoppage Time2:34 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Tommy Kane Phil Flaherty Marion Horning
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Robinson wasted no time, rocking Basting with heavy hooks before forcing the referee to halt the bout at 2:34 of the opening round.
WIN
Jimmy Beecham 🥇 USA USA
Jamaica Kingston, National Stadium, Jamaica
Mar / 05 / 1965
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:45) Mar / 05 / 1965
ROUND2
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Caribbean International Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162½ lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record41-30-1
Robinson Record164-16-6 (2 NC)
VenueNational Stadium, Jamaica
Officials
Ref: Erolie Sanchez
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson dismantled Beecham with precision counterpunching, dropping him twice before referee Erolie Sanchez called a halt at 1:45 of round 2.
LOSS
Memo Ayon 🥇 Mexico Mexico
Mexico Tijuana, Plaza de Toros El Toreo, Mexico
Feb / 16 / 1965
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 16 / 1965
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 International Middleweight Bout
Tijuana Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160¾ lbs vs 154 lbs
Opponent Record15-7-1
Robinson Record163-16-6 (2 NC)
LocationPlaza de Toros El Toreo
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Ray Solis: 95-98 Carlos Schlesinger: 96-97 Alfredo Valadez: 94-99
🥊 Action & Score Correction:
Ayon pulled off an upset in Tijuana. Judge Schlesinger’s card was initially announced as a split but corrected the following morning by the local boxing commission to 98-96 in favor of Ayon, making it a clear decision win.
DRAW
Fabio Bettini 🥇 France France
Italy Roma, Palazzetto dello Sport, Italy
Nov / 27 / 1964
Decision – Points Draw
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 27 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points Draw
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🥊 European Tour Rematch
Rome Feature
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162¾ lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record20-10-14
Robinson Record163-15-6 (2 NC)
SeriesBettini Series (2 Draws)
🥊 Action & Second Stalemate:
For the second time in their two encounters across Europe, Bettini’s defensive resilience neutralized Robinson’s offensive rhythm, yielding a competitive 10-round points draw in Rome.
WIN
Jean-Baptiste Rolland 🥇 France France
France Calvados, Caen, Stade Helitas, France
Nov / 14 / 1964
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 14 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 154½ lbs
Opponent Record16-7-0
Robinson Record163-15-5 (2 NC)
VenueStade Helitas, Caen
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson picked apart French contender Rolland from the outside, landing fluent jabs and hooks to earn an unblemished points decision.
WIN
Jean Ruellet 🥇 France France
France Marseille, Palais des Sports, France
Nov / 02 / 1964
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (10 Rnds) Nov / 02 / 1964
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup163¼ lbs vs 167½ lbs
Opponent Record7-3-1
Robinson Record162-15-5 (2 NC)
LocationMarseille, France
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson dominated the heavier Frenchman inside three rounds, dropping Ruellet repeatedly with sharp power punches until the contest was halted in round 3.
WIN
Jackie Cailleau 🥇 France France
France Nice, Palais des Sports, France
Oct / 24 / 1964
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 24 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Riviera Attraction Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 151¾ lbs
Opponent Record15-18-2
Robinson Record161-15-5 (2 NC)
LocationNice, French Riviera
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson dictated terms with clean straight rights and evasive upper body movement, earning a wide points victory on the French Riviera.
WIN
Johnny Angel 🥇 UK United Kingdom
UK London, Mayfair, Hilton Hotel, UK
Oct / 12 / 1964
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (8 Rnds) Oct / 12 / 1964
ROUND6
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Anglo-American Sporting Club Feature
Main Event
BillingMayfair Hilton Dinner Show
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 152 lbs
Opponent Record12-7-1
Robinson Record160-15-5 (2 NC)
VenueLondon Hilton Hotel
Officials
Ref: Harry Gibbs
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Robinson broke down Angel with sharp combinations through five rounds before famed British referee Harry Gibbs stepped in to halt the bout in round 6.
LOSS
Yoland Leveque 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
Sep / 28 / 1964
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 28 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Paris Main Event
European Tour
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159¾ lbs vs 156¾ lbs
Opponent Record29-1-1
Robinson Record159-15-5 (2 NC)
LocationPalais des Sports, Paris
🥊 Action & Notes:
French Middleweight champion Leveque pushed a blistering pace, out-landing Robinson in the middle rounds to secure a points victory in Paris.
WIN
Mick Leahy 🥇 UK United Kingdom
UK Paisley, Ice Rink, Scotland, UK
Sep / 03 / 1964
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 03 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 British Tour Headline Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 158¼ lbs
Opponent Record45-15-7
Robinson Record159-14-5 (2 NC)
LocationPaisley, Scotland
Officials
Ref: Ike Powell
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson boxed off his back foot with exemplary counter-punching in front of a partisan Scottish crowd, outscoring former British middleweight champion Leahy over 10 rounds.
DRAW
Art Hernandez 🥇 USA USA
USA Omaha, Civic Auditorium, Nebraska
Jul / 27 / 1964
Decision – Majority Draw
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 27 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Majority Draw
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record29-9-1
Robinson Record158-14-5 (2 NC)
OutcomeMajority Draw
🥊 Action & Notes:
A closely contested 10-rounder in Nebraska. Hernandez pressed the tempo on the inside while Robinson scored effectively with combinations from range, concluding in a majority draw.
WIN
Gaylord Barnes 🥇 USA USA
USA Portland, Memorial Coliseum, Oregon
May / 19 / 1964
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 19 / 1964
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Pacific Northwest Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155¾ lbs vs 156 lbs
Opponent Record25-10-1
Robinson Record158-14-4 (2 NC)
VenuePortland Memorial Coliseum
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Paul Junior: 99-93 Russ Leonard: 100-88 Brandon Matheson: 99-94
🥊 Action & Notes:
Clinical performance by Robinson in Portland. Controlling distance with his jab and sharp combinations, Robinson swept all three cards by wide margins.
WIN
Armand Vanucci 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
Dec / 09 / 1963
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Dec / 09 / 1963
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Paris Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157¼ lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record18-10-3
Robinson Record157-14-4 (2 NC)
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Vanucci
🥊 Action & Notes:
Eight weeks after their first bout, Robinson returned to Paris to outbox Vanucci in a competitive return match, closing his 1963 European tour on a high note.
WIN
Andre Davier 🥇 France France
France Grenoble, Palais des Sports, France
Nov / 28 / 1963
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (10 Rnds) Nov / 28 / 1963
ROUND8
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 156½ lbs
Opponent Record22-10-2
Robinson Record156-14-4 (2 NC)
LocationGrenoble, France
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson systematically broke down Davier with sharp combinations to the body and head, forcing a referee stoppage in the 8th round.
WIN
Emiel Sarens 🥇 Belgium Belgium
Belgium Brussels, Palais des Sports, Belgium
Nov / 16 / 1963
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (0:40) Nov / 16 / 1963
ROUND8
TIME0:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Belgian International Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup164¼ lbs vs 167½ lbs
Opponent Record22-2-2
Robinson Record155-14-4 (2 NC)
VenueBrussels Palais des Sports
Officials
Ref: Gaspard Verbist
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Facing a heavier Belgian contender, Robinson displayed blistering speed, dropping Sarens heavily in the 8th round. Sarens was counted out at 0:40 by referee Gaspard Verbist.
DRAW
Fabio Bettini 🥇 France France
France Lyon, Palais des Sports, France
Nov / 09 / 1963
Decision – Points Draw
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 09 / 1963
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points Draw
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record18-8-13
Robinson Record154-14-4 (2 NC)
OutcomePoints Draw
🥊 Action & Notes:
Bettini’s tight, awkward shell presented constant puzzles for Robinson over 10 strategic rounds, ending in a competitive points draw in Lyon.
WIN
Armand Vanucci 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
Oct / 14 / 1963
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 14 / 1963
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Return to Paris
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 156¼ lbs
Opponent Record18-9-3
Robinson Record154-14-3 (2 NC)
VenuePalais des Sports, Paris
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson received a rapturous reception from his beloved Parisian fans, out-jabbing and out-landing Vanucci over 10 smooth frames to claim the decision.
LOSS
Joey Giardello 🥇 USA USA
USA Philadelphia, Convention Hall, Pennsylvania
Jun / 24 / 1963
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jun / 24 / 1963
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contender Clash
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record90-23-8
Robinson Record153-14-3 (2 NC)
Weight IncidentWalked 12 Flights
🥊 Action & Weigh-In Tale:
Robinson was knocked down in the 4th round. A famous fight day anecdote noted that with the weigh-in building’s elevator out of service, the 42-year-old Robinson had to walk up and down 12 flights of stairs to make weight. Future world champion Giardello took a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Maurice Rollet 🥇 Canada Canada
Canada Sherbrooke, Arena, Quebec, Canada
May / 04 / 1963
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:55) May / 04 / 1963
ROUND3
TIME0:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Canadian Tour Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162½ lbs vs Debut
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Robinson Record153-13-3 (2 NC)
Special RefereeJoe Louis
Officials
Ref: Joe Louis (Former World Heavyweight Champion)
🥊 Historic Referee Appearance:
Iconic boxing history: former World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis served as third man in the ring. Robinson dropped Rollet with ease, prompting Louis to waive off the bout at 0:55 of round 3.
WIN
Billy Thornton 🥇 USA USA
USA Lewiston, Armory, Maine
Mar / 11 / 1963
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:50) Mar / 11 / 1963
ROUND3
TIME0:50
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 New England Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167 lbs vs Debut
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Robinson Record152-13-3 (2 NC)
Finish Time0:50 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Paul Junior
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Robinson overwhelmed Thornton with blistering body attacks and head hooks, ending the fight via knockout at 0:50 of the third round.
WIN
Bernie Reynolds 🥇 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Quisqueya, Dominican Republic
Feb / 25 / 1963
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (10 Rnds) Feb / 25 / 1963
ROUND4
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Caribbean Headline Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Opponent RecordDebut
Robinson Record151-13-3 (2 NC)
VenueEstadio Quisqueya
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson made a rare international appearance in Santo Domingo, halting Reynolds with a succession of heavy power punches in round 4.
LOSS
Ralph Dupas 🥇 USA USA
USA Florida, Miami Beach, Convention Center
Jan / 30 / 1963
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jan / 30 / 1963
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Middleweight Elite Clash
Miami Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup149½ lbs vs 148¼ lbs
Opponent Record93-17-6
Robinson Record150-13-3 (2 NC)
Future World ChampRalph Dupas
Officials & Scorecards
Ralph Rogan: 98-96 (Dupas) Jimmy Pearman: 97-94 (Dupas) Jim Nalls: 94-98 (Robinson)
🥊 Action & Split Decision:
Fast-paced, razor-thin duel between two legendary tacticians. Future undisputed light middleweight king Ralph Dupas’ youth and activity earned him the split decision over the 41-year-old Robinson.
WIN
Diego Infantes 🥇 Spain Spain
Austria Vienna, Stadthalle, Austria
Nov / 10 / 1962
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (10 Rnds) Nov / 10 / 1962
ROUND2
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Austrian Showcase Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record48-12-6
Robinson Record150-12-3 (2 NC)
VenueWiener Stadthalle
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson overwhelmed the Spanish veteran with lightning-fast flurries, scoring a clean stoppage in round 2 inside the historic Vienna Stadthalle.
WIN
Georges Estatoff 🥇 France France
France Rhone, Lyon, Palais des Sports, France
Oct / 14 / 1962
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (10 Rnds) Oct / 14 / 1962
ROUND6
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 French Middleweight Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 156¼ lbs
Opponent Record48-9-2
Robinson Record149-12-3 (2 NC)
LocationLyon, France
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked apart Estatoff over five dominant rounds, forcing Estatoff’s corner to concede defeat in round 6.
LOSS
Terry Downes 🥇 UK United Kingdom
UK London, Wembley, Empire Pool, UK
Sep / 25 / 1962
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 25 / 1962
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Clash of World Champions
Wembley Super-Bout
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161 lbs vs 159¾ lbs
Opponent Record31-6-0
Robinson Record148-12-3 (2 NC)
Former World ChampTerry Downes
Officials
Ref: Andrew Smyth
🥊 Action & Clash of Champions:
High-profile duel in London. Downes’ relentless forward pressure and body assaults carried the middle rounds, earning the former world champion a hard-fought decision over Robinson.
LOSS
Phil Moyer 🥇 USA USA
USA Los Angeles, Sports Arena, California
Jul / 09 / 1962
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 09 / 1962
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 West Coast Contender Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 158¼ lbs
Opponent Record27-6-0
Robinson Record148-11-3 (2 NC)
Brother MatchupMoyer Brothers Series
Officials & Scorecards
Jimmy Alley: 4-6 (Moyer) Tommy Hart: 5-4 (Robinson) Dick Young: 4-5 (Moyer)
🥊 Action & Split Decision:
Five months after defeating Denny Moyer, Robinson faced brother Phil Moyer. Phil’s relentless output gave him the edge on two of the three official scorecards in a fiercely contested split verdict.
WIN
Bobby Lee 🥇 Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain, National Stadium
Apr / 27 / 1962
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:38) Apr / 27 / 1962
ROUND2
TIME2:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Caribbean Heavyweight Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup171 lbs vs 162¼ lbs
Opponent Record6-2-1
Robinson Record148-10-3 (2 NC)
VenuePort of Spain Stadium
🥊 Action & Devastating KO:
Explosive finish in Trinidad. Robinson landed a crushing series of power hooks in round 2; Lee was rendered unconscious and had to be carried out of the ring on a stretcher.
WIN
Denny Moyer 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Feb / 17 / 1962
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 17 / 1962
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Contender Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 156¾ lbs
Opponent Record30-6-1
Robinson Record147-10-3 (2 NC)
Future World ChampDenny Moyer
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Arthur Mercante: 5-4 Leo Birnbaum: 5-4 Tony Rossi: 7-3
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Vintage Robinson inside MSG. Meeting future junior middleweight world champion Denny Moyer, Robinson rolled back the years with impeccable footwork and timing to capture a unanimous decision.
WIN
Wilf Greaves 🥇 Canada Canada
USA Pittsburgh, Civic Arena, Pennsylvania
Dec / 08 / 1961
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (0:43) Dec / 08 / 1961
ROUND8
TIME0:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161½ lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record34-21-7
Robinson Record146-10-3 (2 NC)
Stoppage Time0:43 of Round 8
Officials
Ref: Buck McTiernan
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Rematch against the Canadian contender. Robinson took control from the opening bell, landing a sharp right-hand counter early in round 8 to secure the knockout at 0:43.
WIN
Al Hauser 🥇 USA USA
USA Providence, Rhode Island Auditorium
Nov / 20 / 1961
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:59) Nov / 20 / 1961
ROUND6
TIME1:59
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 New England Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162¾ lbs vs 167¼ lbs
Opponent Record7-16-0
Robinson Record145-10-3 (2 NC)
Finish Time1:59 of Round 6
Officials
Ref: Sharkey Buonanno
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson tore into Hauser’s midsection with punishing hooks, dropping him twice before referee Buonanno stepped in to halt the bout at 1:59 of round 6.
LOSS
Denny Moyer 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct / 21 / 1961
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 21 / 1961
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Contender Duel
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 156¾ lbs
Opponent Record30-5-1
Robinson Record144-10-3 (2 NC)
Press ScoringNY Times favored AJ
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Barney Felix: 5-5 (Moyer) Johnny Orvis: 2-8 Bill Recht: 5-4
🥊 Action & Press Controversy:
A high-level tactical battle. Robinson commanded the early and late frames, while Moyer dominated the middle rounds. Despite Moyer taking the official decision, the majority of ringside journalists and the New York Times scored the fight for Robinson.
WIN
Wilf Greaves 🥇 Canada Canada
USA Detroit, Convention Arena, Michigan
Sep / 25 / 1961
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 25 / 1961
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Middleweight Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161¾ lbs vs 161¼ lbs
Opponent Record34-20-7
Robinson Record144-9-3 (2 NC)
Action NoteRobinson Down in 8th
Officials & Scorecards
Lou Woods: 49-43 Johnny Davis: 46-45 Charles Wergeles: 47-44
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Robinson suffered a shock flash knockdown in the 8th round, but used his veteran poise to dominate rounds 9 and 10 and claim a unanimous points victory.
LOSS
Gene Fullmer 🥇 USA USA
USA Las Vegas, Convention Center, Nevada
Mar / 04 / 1961
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Mar / 04 / 1961
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 NBA World Middleweight Championship
Challenger
BillingMain Event (Fullmer vs Robinson IV)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159¼ lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record52-4-2
Robinson Record143-9-3 (2 NC)
Final ChapterRivalry Concluded
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Harold Krause Gene Mead: 147-137 Bill Wyler: 144-142 Bob Turley: 148-137
🥊 Action & Final World Title Bout:
The fourth and final clash of their legendary rivalry. Fullmer’s youth, physicality, and swarming inside pressure overpowered the 39-year-old Robinson over 15 grueling rounds in Las Vegas.
DRAW
Gene Fullmer 🥇 USA USA
USA Los Angeles, Sports Arena, California
Dec / 03 / 1960
Decision – Split Draw
Rnd 15 (3:00) Dec / 03 / 1960
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split Draw
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🏆 NBA World Middleweight Championship
Challenger vs Champion
BillingMain Event (14,700 Fans)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158 lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record52-4-1
Robinson Record143-8-3 (2 NC)
DecisionSplit Draw (Retained)
Officials & Scorecards
George Latka: 67-68 (Fullmer) Tommy Hart: 71-64 (Robinson) Lee Grossman: 65-65 (Draw)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Terrific tactical display. Robinson hurt Fullmer in rounds 3 and 11 with counter hooks, while Fullmer surged late. The split draw allowed Fullmer to retain his title.
LOSS
Paul Pender 🥇 USA USA
USA Boston, Boston Garden, Massachusetts
Jun / 10 / 1960
Decision – Split
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jun / 10 / 1960
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Challenger
BillingMain Event (Rematch)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159¾ lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record37-5-2
Robinson Record143-8-2 (2 NC)
VenueBoston Garden
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Tommy Rawson: 144-142 (Robinson) Joe Grossman: 141-146 (Pender) George Lefka: 138-149 (Pender)
🥊 Action & Rematch:
Robinson pushed Pender to the brink in a hard-fought rematch, but Pender’s persistent body attack in his hometown arena secured him the split decision to retain the championship.
WIN
Tony Baldoni 🥇 USA USA
USA Baltimore, Coliseum, Maryland
Apr / 02 / 1960
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40) Apr / 02 / 1960
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 161 lbs
Opponent Record32-18-1
Robinson Record143-7-2 (2 NC)
Knockout Time1:40 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Benny Goldstein
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Swift execution. Robinson caught Baldoni with a vintage left hook to the jaw early in the 1st round, ending the contest inside 100 seconds.
LOSS
Paul Pender 🥇 USA USA
USA Boston, Boston Garden, Massachusetts
Jan / 22 / 1960
Decision – Split
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jan / 22 / 1960
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (10,608 Fans)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record36-5-2
Robinson Record142-7-2 (2 NC)
Upset OddsPender was 5-1 Underdog
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jimmy McCarron: 144-144 (Draw) Leo Lyden: 139-149 (Pender) Arthur Zackie: 142-147 (Pender)
🥊 Action & Title Change:
Massive title upset. Pender suffered a deep cut in round 7 that required six stitches, but out-landed Robinson over the championship distance to strip Robinson of his 5th middleweight reign via split decision.
WIN
Bob Young 🥇 USA USA
USA Boston, Boston Garden, Massachusetts
Dec / 14 / 1959
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:18) Dec / 14 / 1959
ROUND2
TIME1:18
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Non-Title Tune-Up
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161½ lbs vs 163 lbs
Opponent Record19-13-4
Robinson Record142-6-2 (2 NC)
Stoppage Time1:18 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Eddie Bradley
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson warmed up for title action by dismantling Young, dropping him twice before referee Eddie Bradley called the stoppage at 1:18 of round 2.
WIN
Carmen Basilio 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Mar / 25 / 1958
Decision – Split
Rnd 15 (3:00) Mar / 25 / 1958
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Captured 5th World Championship
BillingRing Fight of the Year (1958)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159¾ lbs vs 153 lbs
Opponent Record53-12-7
Robinson Record141-6-2 (2 NC)
All-Time MilestoneFirst 5-Time World Champion
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Frank Sikora: 66-69 (Basilio) John Triner: 71-64 (Robinson) Frank Gilmer: 72-64 (Robinson)
🥊 Historic 5th World Championship:
1958 Ring Magazine Fight of the Year. Robinson completely shut Basilio’s left eye from round 6 onwards with razor-sharp jabs and hooks, winning a split decision to become boxing’s first 5-time world champion.
LOSS
Carmen Basilio 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Yankee Stadium
Sep / 23 / 1957
Decision – Split
Rnd 15 (3:00) Sep / 23 / 1957
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingRing Fight of the Year (1957)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record52-12-7
Robinson Record140-6-2 (2 NC)
Crowd38,072 Yankee Stadium
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Al Berl: 9-6 (Robinson) Artie Aidala: 5-9 (Basilio) Bill Recht: 6-8 (Basilio)
🥊 Action & 1957 Fight of the Year:
A ferocious toe-to-toe slugfest at Yankee Stadium. Basilio’s relentless body punches carried the decision on two cards, ending Robinson’s 4th title reign in one of boxing’s greatest battles.
WIN
Gene Fullmer 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
May / 01 / 1957
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (1:27) May / 01 / 1957
ROUND5
TIME1:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Re-Claimed World Title (4th Time)
BillingMain Event (“The Perfect Left Hook”)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record40-3-0
Robinson Record140-5-2 (2 NC)
Historical Knockout“The Perfect Left Hook”
Officials
Ref: Frank Sikora
🥊 “The Perfect Left Hook”:
Fullmer had never been knocked down in his professional career. In round 5, Robinson uncorked what historians regard as the most perfect single punch in boxing history: a short, devastating counter left hook that knocked Fullmer out cold to reclaim the World Middleweight Title.
LOSS
Gene Fullmer 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jan / 02 / 1957
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jan / 02 / 1957
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (MSG Headline)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 157¾ lbs
Opponent Record37-3-0
Robinson Record139-5-2 (2 NC)
Title DefenseTitle Lost
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Ruby Goldstein: 5-8 (Fullmer) Harold Barnes: 6-9 (Fullmer) Frank Forbes: 5-10 (Fullmer)
🥊 Action & Title Change:
Fullmer’s non-stop aggression and swarming body attack smothered Robinson along the ropes, earning the Utah contender a clear unanimous decision to claim the title.
WIN
Bob Provizzi 🥇 USA USA
USA New Haven, New Haven Arena, Connecticut
Nov / 10 / 1956
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 10 / 1956
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 159¾ lbs
Opponent Record37-13-4
Robinson Record139-4-2 (2 NC)
Points Margin49-38 Dominant
Officials
Ref: Tommy Hurt
🥊 Action & Dominance:
Robinson looked in sparkling physical condition. He sliced open a gash above Provizzi’s eye in round 4 and battered him thoroughly in round 8 to take a 49-38 points verdict.
WIN
Carl “Bobo” Olson 🥇 USA USA
USA Los Angeles, Wrigley Field, California
May / 18 / 1956
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:51) May / 18 / 1956
ROUND4
TIME2:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Olson vs Robinson IV)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 159 lbs
Opponent Record71-7-0
Robinson Record138-4-2 (2 NC)
Series SweepRobinson 4 – 0 Olson
Officials
Ref: Tommy Hart
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson completely defused Olson’s offense with blistering counter rights, flooring Olson with a devastating combination in the 4th round to retain his World Middleweight Championship.
WIN
Carl “Bobo” Olson 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Dec / 09 / 1955
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:51) Dec / 09 / 1955
ROUND2
TIME2:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Captured 3rd World Title
BillingMain Event (Championship Comeback)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 158¼ lbs
Opponent Record71-7-0
Robinson Record137-4-2 (2 NC)
History Made3-Time World Champion
Officials
Ref: Frank Sikora
🥊 Historic Comeback Crown:
Completing his legendary comeback after a two-and-a-half-year retirement, Robinson stunned the reigning undisputed champion Olson with a blinding right-left combo, knocking him out cold at 2:51 of round 2.
WIN
Rocky Castellani 🥇 USA USA
USA San Francisco, Cow Palace, California
Jul / 22 / 1955
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 22 / 1955
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Middleweight Eliminator
Main Event
BillingCow Palace Headline
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 160¾ lbs
Opponent Record64-8-4
Robinson Record136-4-2 (2 NC)
KnockdownRobinson Down for 9
Officials & Scorecards
Jack Downey: 96-94 (Robinson) Frankie Smith: 96-94 (Robinson) Jack Silver: 94-96 (Castellani)
🥊 Dramatic Knockdown & Rally:
Castellani dropped Robinson for a 9-count in round 6. Robinson showed heart, rallying with blistering flurries down the stretch to pull out a vital split decision that earned him a title shot against Olson.
WIN
Garth Panter 🥇 USA USA
USA Detroit, Olympia Stadium, Michigan
Jun / 04 / 1955
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jun / 04 / 1955
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161¾ lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record56-18-1
Robinson Record135-4-2 (2 NC)
VenueDetroit Olympia
Officials & Scorecards
Lou Jollos: 100-77 Bill Appleon: 100-77 Al Goodman: 99-81
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Robinson completely dismantled Panter with footwork, fluid combinations, and pinpoint counter-punching to sweep every round on the Detroit scorecards.
WIN
Ted Olla 🥇 USA USA
USA Milwaukee, Arena, Wisconsin
Apr / 14 / 1955
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:15) Apr / 14 / 1955
ROUND3
TIME2:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup164 lbs vs 162¼ lbs
Opponent Record35-18-3
Robinson Record134-4-2 (2 NC)
Finish2:15 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Dave Barry
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson floored Olla twice with left hooks to the head before referee Dave Barry stepped between the fighters to halt the bout at 2:15 of round 3.
WIN
Johnny Lombardo 🥇 USA USA
USA Cincinnati, Cincinnati Gardens, Ohio
Mar / 29 / 1955
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 29 / 1955
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Comeback Trail Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153 lbs vs 151½ lbs
Opponent Record32-10-3
Robinson Record133-4-2 (2 NC)
VenueCincinnati Gardens
Officials & Scorecards
Joe Blink: 98-94 Mike Purcell: 96-99 Paul Poastun: 97-93
🥊 Action & Comeback March:
Regaining sharpness with every bout of his 1955 comeback campaign, Robinson boxed with fluid elegance to capture a unanimous decision over the durable Lombardo.
LOSS
Ralph Jones 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Mar / 04 / 1955
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 04 / 1955
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Comeback Trail Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record36-12-3
Robinson Record132-4-2 (2 NC)
VenueChicago Stadium
Officials & Scorecards
Frank Sikora: 94-99 Ed Heintz: 94-100 Howard Walsh: 89-98
🥊 Action & Setback:
A major bump in Robinson’s comeback march. The aggressive Tiger Jones swarmed on the inside, roughing up the rustier Robinson to take a wide unanimous decision.
WIN
Joe Rindone 🥇 USA USA
USA Detroit, Olympia Stadium, Michigan
Jan / 19 / 1955
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:37) Jan / 19 / 1955
ROUND6
TIME1:37
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record36-13-3
Robinson Record132-3-2 (2 NC)
Finish Time1:37 of Round 6
Officials
Ref: Johnny Davis
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Looking sharper in his second comeback fight, Robinson landed precision combinations that dropped Rindone in the 6th round, forcing the stoppage at 1:37.
WIN
Joe Rivers 🥇 USA USA
USA Detroit, Olympia Stadium, Michigan
Jan / 05 / 1955
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:37) Jan / 05 / 1955
ROUND6
TIME1:37
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Return from 30-Month Retirement
Comeback Debut
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162¼ lbs vs 166½ lbs
Opponent Record34-22-2
Robinson Record131-3-2 (2 NC)
Layoff Length30 Months Away
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 The Official Comeback:
Robinson’s first professional fight after walking away from the sport following the 1952 Joey Maxim bout. Shaking off initial ring rust, Robinson dismantled Rivers, forcing a stoppage in round 6.
LOSS
Joey Maxim 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Yankee Stadium
Jun / 25 / 1952
RTD
Rnd 13 (3:00) Jun / 25 / 1952
ROUND13
TIME3:00
METHODRTD (Heat Exhaustion)
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🏆 World Light Heavyweight Championship
Challenger (Triple Crown Bid)
BillingMain Event (47,983 Yankee Stadium)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 173 lbs
Opponent Record78-18-4
Robinson Record131-2-2 (2 NC)
Ringside Temp104°F (40°C) Heat
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Artie Aidala: 9-3-1 (Robinson) Ruby Goldstein: 10-3 (Robinson) Ray Miller: 7-5-1 (Robinson)
🥊 Historic Heat Collapse:
Under sweltering 104°F heat at Yankee Stadium, referee Ruby Goldstein collapsed from heat exhaustion and had to be replaced after round 10. Far ahead on all scorecards, Robinson suffered severe heat prostration and could not answer the bell for round 14. It was the sole stoppage loss of his 201-bout career.
WIN
Rocky Graziano 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Apr / 16 / 1952
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:53) Apr / 16 / 1952
ROUND3
TIME1:53
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Graziano vs Robinson)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 156 lbs
Opponent Record67-9-6
Robinson Record131-1-2 (2 NC)
Fighter Purses~$250,000+ USD
Officials
Ref: Tommy Gilmore
🥊 Dramatic Knockout:
Graziano stunned Robinson with a crushing right hand in round 3 to score a flash knockdown. Robinson rose instantly, trapped Graziano on the ropes, and detonated a lethal four-punch combination to knock Graziano out for the count at 1:53.
WIN
Carl “Bobo” Olson 🥇 USA USA
USA San Francisco, Civic Auditorium, California
Mar / 13 / 1952
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Mar / 13 / 1952
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Olson vs Robinson II)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record45-6-0
Robinson Record130-1-2 (2 NC)
LocationSan Francisco Civic
Officials & Scorecards
Jack Downey: 94-71 Don George: 83-79 Toby Irwin: 84.5-80.5
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Robinson put on a clinical 15-round boxing lesson against future champion Bobo Olson, out-jabbing and out-landing him to secure a clear unanimous points victory.
WIN
Randy Turpin 🥇 UK United Kingdom
USA New York, Polo Grounds
Sep / 12 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (2:52) Sep / 12 / 1951
ROUND10
TIME2:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Re-Claimed World Title
BillingMain Event (61,370 Polo Grounds)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record41-2-1
Robinson Record129-1-2 (2 NC)
Gate Receipts~$767,626 USD (Record)
Officials
Ref: Ruby Goldstein
🥊 Dramatic TKO:
Facing imminent stoppage from a horrific gash on his left eye, Robinson waged all-out war in round 10, flooring Turpin and unleashing an overwhelming 30-punch barrage against the ropes until referee Ruby Goldstein halted the contest at 2:52.
LOSS
Randy Turpin 🥇 UK United Kingdom
UK London, Earls Court Empress Hall, UK
Jul / 10 / 1951
Decision – Points
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jul / 10 / 1951
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (London Super-Fight)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154¾ lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record40-2-1
Robinson Record128-1-2 (2 NC)
91-Fight StreakStreak Ended
Officials
Ref: Eugene Henderson
🥊 Shock Title Upset:
Robinson suffered his first loss in eight years, snapping his legendary 91-fight unbeaten streak. Turpin’s awkward upper-body movement and physical strength smothered Robinson over 15 hard rounds in London.
WIN
Cyrille Delannoit 🥇 Belgium Belgium
Italy Torino, Stadio Delle Alpi, Italy
Jul / 01 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:32) Jul / 01 / 1951
ROUND3
TIME1:32
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161½ lbs vs 163½ lbs
Opponent Record37-13-2
Robinson Record128-0-2 (2 NC)
LocationTorino, Italy
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson completely dismantled former European champion Delannoit, dropping him with a crushing right hook in round 3 to force a referee stoppage at 1:32.
NO CONTEST
Gerhard Hecht 🥇 Germany Germany
Germany Berlin, Waldbühne, Westend, Germany
Jun / 24 / 1951
No Contest
Rnd 2 (10 Rnds) Jun / 24 / 1951
ROUND2
TIMEN/A
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 Berlin Headline Attraction
Controversial Ruling
BillingMain Event (25,000 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup165 lbs vs 173½ lbs
Opponent Record23-2-1
Robinson Record127-0-2 (2 NC)
VenueWaldbühne, Berlin
Officials
Ref: Otto Nagel
🥊 Berlin Controversy:
Robinson floored Hecht with a barrage of body punches in round 2. Referee Nagel controversially disqualified Robinson for an alleged kidney blow, sparking an uproar. The German Boxing Commission later overturned the decision to a No Contest.
WIN
Jean Stock 🥇 France France
Belgium Liege, Palais des Sports, Belgium
Jun / 16 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (10 Rnds) Jun / 16 / 1951
ROUND2
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup161¾ lbs vs 162 lbs
Opponent Record43-14-3
Robinson Record127-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationLiege, Belgium
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson overwhelmed the French champion with blistering hand speed, connecting with a left-right combination to drop Stock in round 2 for an early stoppage.
WIN
Jan de Bruin 🥇 Netherlands Netherlands
Belgium Antwerpen, Sportpaleis, Belgium
Jun / 10 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (10 Rnds) Jun / 10 / 1951
ROUND8
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Antwerp International Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160¾ lbs vs 164 lbs
Opponent Record38-11-5
Robinson Record126-0-2 (1 NC)
VenueSportpaleis Antwerpen
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson dictated every round against the Dutch champion with punishing body jabs, stopping him in round 8 after De Bruin absorbed sustained punishment along the ropes.
WIN
Jean Walzack 🥇 France France
Switzerland Zurich, Hallenstadion, Switzerland
May / 26 / 1951
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 26 / 1951
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Swiss Tour Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 164½ lbs
Opponent Record25-33-17
Robinson Record125-0-2 (1 NC)
VenueHallenstadion Zurich
🥊 Action & Notes:
Rematch from their Geneva meeting six months earlier. Robinson boxed patiently, out-landing Walzack in every round to take a wide unanimous points victory in Zurich.
WIN
Kid Marcel 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
May / 21 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (1:58) May / 21 / 1951
ROUND5
TIME1:58
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Return to Paris Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record34-23-8
Robinson Record124-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownsMarcel Down Twice
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson enthralled the Parisian crowd with supreme timing and combinations, flooring Marcel twice before finishing the bout at 1:58 of round 5.
WIN
Don Ellis 🥇 USA USA
USA Oklahoma City, Municipal Auditorium
Apr / 09 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:36) Apr / 09 / 1951
ROUND1
TIME1:36
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Exhibition Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record33-28-4
Robinson Record123-0-2 (1 NC)
Knockout Time1:36 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Dude McClain
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Explosive early stoppage. Robinson connected with a devastating left hook inside 90 seconds, knocking Ellis completely unconscious at 1:36 of round 1.
WIN
Holly Mims 🥇 USA USA
USA Florida, Miami, Miami Stadium
Mar / 05 / 1951
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 05 / 1951
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Post-Championship Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160¾ lbs vs 159¼ lbs
Opponent Record20-8-4
Robinson Record122-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownMims Dropped in 2nd
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Coachman: 100-87 Judge: 100-88 Judge: 100-88
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Robinson handed Mims the first knockdown of his professional career in round 2. Although Mims cut Robinson around the eye, Robinson swept the scorecards by a massive margin.
WIN
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Feb / 14 / 1951
KO/TKO
Rnd 13 (2:04) Feb / 14 / 1951
ROUND13
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Middleweight Championship
Captured World Middleweight Title
Billing“St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record78-14-3
Robinson Record121-0-2 (1 NC)
Series RecordRobinson 5 – 1 LaMotta
Officials
Ref: Frank Sikora Ed Heintz Franklin Spiks
🥊 “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”:
The 6th and final chapter of boxing’s most storied rivalry. After absorbing LaMotta’s body punches for 10 rounds, Robinson unleashed a surgical barrage in rounds 11–13. Slumped against the ropes and defenseless, LaMotta was saved by the referee at 2:04 of round 13. Robinson won the Undisputed World Middleweight Championship.
WIN
Hans Stretz 🥇 Germany Germany
Germany Frankfurt, Festhalle, Germany
Dec / 25 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (10 Rnds) Dec / 25 / 1950
ROUND5
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Christmas Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 160¼ lbs
Opponent Record30-2-0
Robinson Record120-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationFrankfurt, Germany
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Boxing on Christmas Day in Frankfurt, Robinson thoroughly outclassed the German champion, landing devastating power combinations in round 5 to force a stoppage.
WIN
Robert Villemain 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
Dec / 22 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 9 (10 Rnds) Dec / 22 / 1950
ROUND9
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Paris Rematch Classic
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup164 lbs vs 160½ lbs
Opponent Record44-11-3
Robinson Record119-0-2 (1 NC)
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Villemain
Officials
Ref: Robert Vaisberg
🥊 Action & Knockout:
A barrage of lefts and rights in round 9 dropped Villemain heavily. Although Villemain rose to his feet, referee Robert Vaisberg halted the contest to prevent further punishment.
WIN
Jean Walzack 🥇 France France
Switzerland Geneva, Palais des Expositions, Switzerland
Dec / 16 / 1950
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Dec / 16 / 1950
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Geneva European Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup164¼ lbs vs 161½ lbs
Opponent Record23-30-17
Robinson Record118-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationGeneva, Switzerland
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson kicked off his late-1950 winter tour of central Europe in Geneva, out-jabbing and out-maneuvering Walzack across 10 rounds to take a clear points decision.
WIN
Luc van Dam 🥇 Netherlands Netherlands
Belgium Brussels, Palais des Sports, Belgium
Dec / 09 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:47) Dec / 09 / 1950
ROUND4
TIME1:47
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 European Tour Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event (15,000 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs vs 160¾ lbs
Opponent Record88-13-4
Robinson Record117-0-2 (1 NC)
Opponent TitleDutch Middleweight Champ
Officials
Ref: Gustave DeBecker
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Van Dam was saved by the bell in round 1 after Robinson dropped him with a single blow. The Dutch champion battled back bravely, but in round 4, Robinson landed a devastating left hook to the jaw that knocked Van Dam out for the count.
WIN
Jean Stock 🥇 France France
France Paris, Palais des Sports, France
Nov / 27 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:33) Nov / 27 / 1950
ROUND6
TIME2:33
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Paris Headline Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 161¾ lbs
Opponent Record43-11-3
Robinson Record116-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownsStock Down 4 Times
Officials
Ref: Eugene Henderson
🥊 Action & Knockouts:
Stock was knocked down three times in the 2nd round and once more in the 6th. Following the fourth knockdown, referee Eugene Henderson waived off the bout at 2:33 of round 6.
WIN
Bobby Dykes 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Nov / 08 / 1950
Decision – Majority
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 08 / 1950
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Majority
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🥊 Middleweight Contender Clash
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159½ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record69-7-2
Robinson Record115-0-2 (1 NC)
VenueChicago Stadium
Officials & Scorecards
Bill Davis: 58-42 (Robinson) Frank Sikora: 58-42 (Robinson) W-Cody: 50-50 (Draw)
🥊 Action & Notes:
Dykes mounted aggressive inside rallies, but Robinson’s sharper lead rights and evasive footwork earned him a decisive majority points verdict in Chicago.
WIN
Carl “Bobo” Olson 🥇 USA USA
USA Philadelphia, Convention Hall, Pennsylvania
Oct / 26 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 12 (1:19) Oct / 26 / 1950
ROUND12
TIME1:19
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 Pennsylvania State World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Olson vs Robinson I)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157½ lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record41-3-0
Robinson Record114-0-2 (1 NC)
RivalryFirst of 4 Fights
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Charley Daggert: 9-2 (Robinson) Pete Giorgio: 9-2 (Robinson) Harry Lasky: 10-0 (Robinson)
🥊 Action & Knockout:
The inaugural meeting of their rivalry. Robinson commanded nearly every round before landing a crushing overhand right in round 12 that dropped Olson for an 8-count, prompting the stoppage at 1:19.
WIN
Joe Rindone 🥇 USA USA
USA Scranton, Scranton Stadium, Pennsylvania
Sep / 16 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:19) Sep / 16 / 1950
ROUND6
TIME1:19
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 Pennsylvania State World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record29-5-3
Robinson Record113-0-2 (1 NC)
Title DefenseTitle Retained
Officials
Ref: Joe Snee
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked apart Rindone from range, ending matters with a flurry of unanswered rights that prompted referee Joe Snee to stop the contest in round 6.
WIN
Billy Brown 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Brooklyn, Ebbets Field
Sep / 04 / 1950
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 04 / 1950
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Ebbets Field Outdoor Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160¼ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record41-30-7
Robinson Record112-0-2 (1 NC)
VenueEbbets Field, Brooklyn
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Ray Miller: 9-1 Judge: 10-0 Judge: 10-0
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Before fans at the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson delivered a clinic in boxing fundamentals, sweeping nearly every round to take a lopsided unanimous decision.
WIN
Jose Basora 🥇 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
USA Scranton, Scranton Stadium, Pennsylvania
Aug / 25 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:52) Aug / 25 / 1950
ROUND1
TIME0:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 Pennsylvania State World Middleweight Championship
Historic 52-Second KO
BillingMain Event (Basora vs Robinson II)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159¾ lbs vs 161½ lbs
Opponent Record77-14-6
Robinson Record111-0-2 (1 NC)
World Record52-Second Title Knockout
Officials
Ref: Frank Sikora
🥊 Legendary 52-Second Blitz:
Basora had held Robinson to a draw five years earlier. Robinson stormed out at the opening bell, flooring Basora three times in rapid succession to secure one of the fastest knockouts in championship boxing history at just 52 seconds.
WIN
Charley Fusari 🥇 USA USA
USA Jersey City, Roosevelt Stadium, New Jersey
Aug / 09 / 1950
Decision – Points
Rnd 15 (3:00) Aug / 09 / 1950
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🏆 World Welterweight Championship
Final Welterweight Title Defense
BillingMain Event
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146¼ lbs
Opponent Record62-7-1
Robinson Record110-0-2 (1 NC)
Charity DonationEntire Purse Donated
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Paul Cavalier: 12-1 Judge: 13-2 Judge: 12-3
🥊 Final Welterweight Defense:
Robinson’s final defense of his undisputed welterweight crown before moving up to middleweight. Robinson donated his entire purse (~$39,000) to cancer research in honor of Damon Runyon, out-boxing Fusari over 15 lopsided rounds.
WIN
Robert Villemain 🥇 France France
USA Philadelphia, Municipal Stadium, Pennsylvania
Jun / 05 / 1950
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jun / 05 / 1950
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 Pennsylvania State World Middleweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Municipal Stadium)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156½ lbs vs 155½ lbs
Opponent Record43-9-3
Robinson Record109-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownVillemain Down in 12th
Officials & Scorecards
Charley Daggert: 10-5 Frank Knienemeyer: 12-3 Harry Lasky: 12-3
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Villemain pushed the pace relentlessly on the inside, but Robinson dropped the Frenchman for a 9-count in round 12 to punctuate a dominant 15-round unanimous decision.
WIN
Ray Barnes 🥇 USA USA
USA Detroit, Olympia Stadium, Michigan
Apr / 28 / 1950
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Apr / 28 / 1950
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup160¼ lbs vs 159½ lbs
Opponent Record29-2-0
Robinson Record108-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownBarnes Down in 1st
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Johnny Walsh Scorecard: 56-43 Scorecard: 57-42 Scorecard: 59-41
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Barnes took a 9-count in round 1 from a right hook, but fought gamely throughout. Robinson’s precision sharp-shooting earned him a wide points win.
WIN
Cliff Beckett 🥇 USA USA
USA Columbus, Memorial Hall, Ohio
Apr / 21 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:45) Apr / 21 / 1950
ROUND3
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158¼ lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record17-11-1
Robinson Record107-0-2 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:45 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Matt Schwartz
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Beckett apart from distance before landing a crushing hook combination that stopped Beckett at 1:45 of round 3.
WIN
George Costner 🥇 USA USA
USA Philadelphia, Convention Hall, Pennsylvania
Mar / 22 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:49) Mar / 22 / 1950
ROUND1
TIME2:49
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 “Battle of the Sugars” Grudge Match
1st Round KO
BillingMain Event (Costner vs Robinson)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150¼ lbs vs 151½ lbs
Opponent Record70-10-4
Robinson Record106-0-2 (1 NC)
Famous Quote“There is only one Sugar”
Officials
Ref: Charley Daggert
🥊 “There is Only One Sugar”:
Costner had started calling himself “Sugar Costner.” Before the fight, Robinson told him: “You better touch gloves now, because we ain’t touching after this.” Robinson took Costner’s early body shots, countered with precision, and uncorked a thunderous one-two that knocked Costner cold at 2:49 of round 1.
WIN
Aaron Wade 🥇 USA USA
USA Savannah, Municipal Auditorium, Georgia
Feb / 27 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:00) Feb / 27 / 1950
ROUND3
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record64-15-6
Robinson Record105-0-2 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:00 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Dick Young
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson dropped the dangerous, hard-hitting Wade in round 3 with a vicious left hook to the chin, securing the knockout victory at 2:00.
WIN
Al Mobley 🥇 USA USA
USA Miami, Miami Stadium, Florida
Feb / 22 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:10) Feb / 22 / 1950
ROUND6
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Florida Showcase Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153 lbs vs 154 lbs
Opponent Record36-25-10
Robinson Record104-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationMiami Stadium
Officials
Ref: Patsy Sarron
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked apart Mobley with rapid-fire combinations before referee Patsy Sarron halted the bout at 1:10 of round 6.
WIN
Kid Dudley 🥇 USA USA
USA Miami, Coliseum Arena, Florida
Feb / 13 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:10) Feb / 13 / 1950
ROUND3
TIME2:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153 lbs vs 148½ lbs
Opponent Record15-3-0
Robinson Record103-0-2 (1 NC)
Finish2:10 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Patsy Sarron
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson battered Dudley with hooks to both head and body, forcing referee Patsy Sarron to waive off the bout at 2:10 of round 3.
WIN
George LaRover 🥇 USA USA
USA New Haven, New Haven Arena, Connecticut
Jan / 30 / 1950
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:38) Jan / 30 / 1950
ROUND4
TIME1:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup149 lbs vs 149¾ lbs
Opponent Record65-27-11
Robinson Record102-0-2 (1 NC)
Stoppage Time1:38 of Round 4
Officials
Ref: George Fitch
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson completely broke down veteran LaRover with blistering straight rights and upper-body head movement, securing the stoppage in round 4.
WIN
Vern Lester 🥇 USA USA
USA New Orleans, Coliseum Arena, Louisiana
Nov / 13 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (0:12) Nov / 13 / 1949
ROUND5
TIME0:12
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 New Orleans Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup152 lbs vs 150¾ lbs
Opponent Record29-27-4
Robinson Record101-0-2 (1 NC)
Quick Stoppage0:12 of Round 5
Officials
Ref: Battling Jim
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson caught Lester just 12 seconds into the 5th round with a thunderous counter right hand that ended the fight instantly.
WIN
Don Lee 🥇 USA USA
USA Denver, Auditorium Arena, Colorado
Nov / 09 / 1949
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 09 / 1949
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 100th Career Victory Milestone
Century Club
BillingMain Event (100th Win)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup165 lbs vs 162¼ lbs
Opponent Record31-28-6
Robinson Record100-0-2 (1 NC)
Historic Record100 Career Wins
Officials & Scorecards
Louis Boccari: 60-50 Ray Keech: 61-49 Johnny Seel: 61-49
🥊 100th Professional Victory:
Sugar Ray Robinson reached the historic milestone of 100 professional victories with an effortless shutout points exhibition against Lee in Denver.
WIN
Charley Dodson 🥇 USA USA
USA Houston, City Auditorium, Texas
Oct / 12 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:55) Oct / 12 / 1949
ROUND3
TIME1:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Texas Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs vs 162¾ lbs
Opponent Record26-5-2
Robinson Record99-0-2 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:55 of Round 3
Officials
Ref: Ralph Hein
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Dodson apart on the inside before landing a left-right combo that dropped Dodson for the 10-count at 1:55 of round 3.
WIN
Steve Belloise 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Bronx, Yankee Stadium
Sep / 09 / 1949
RTD
Rnd 7 (3:00) Sep / 09 / 1949
ROUND7
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
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🏆 World Middleweight Title Eliminator
Yankee Stadium Eliminator
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158 lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record90-10-3
Robinson Record98-0-2 (1 NC)
Title ShotEarned Middleweight Eliminator
Officials
Ref: Eddie Joseph
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Billed as an official eliminator for the World Middleweight Championship. Robinson floored Belloise with a devastating left hook at the end of the 7th round; Belloise was unable to answer the bell for round 8.
WIN
Benny Evans 🥇 USA USA
USA Omaha, Civic Auditorium, Nebraska
Aug / 24 / 1949
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Aug / 24 / 1949
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record40-35-12
Robinson Record97-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationOmaha, Nebraska
Officials
Ref: Ralph Hein
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson dictated the rhythm from the opening round, using a stiff left jab and lateral footwork to cruise to an uncontested points victory in Omaha.
WIN
Kid Gavilan 🥇 Cuba Cuba
USA Philadelphia, Municipal Stadium, Pennsylvania
Jul / 11 / 1949
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jul / 11 / 1949
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 World Welterweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (27,805 Attendance)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Opponent Record54-5-2
Robinson Record96-0-2 (1 NC)
Gate Receipts~$177,128 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Frank Sikora: 10-5 (Robinson) Charley Daggert: 9-5 (Robinson) Harry Lasky: 9-6 (Robinson)
🥊 Championship Masterclass:
A high-stakes rematch with future Hall of Famer Kid Gavilan. Robinson controlled distance behind his jab and counter combinations over 15 grueling rounds, winning a wide unanimous decision to retain the World Welterweight Championship.
WIN
Cecil Hudson 🥇 USA USA
USA Jersey City, Roosevelt Stadium, New Jersey
Jun / 20 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:51) Jun / 20 / 1949
ROUND5
TIME2:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154½ lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record68-20-8
Robinson Record95-0-2 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:51 of Round 5
Officials
Ref: Sharkey Buonanno
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Hudson suffered a severe cut over his right eye that bled throughout the fight. In round 5, Robinson unleashed five consecutive left hooks to the chin, dropping Hudson for the count at 2:51.
WIN
Freddie Flores 🥇 USA USA
USA New Bedford, Page Arena, Massachusetts
May / 02 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:41) May / 02 / 1949
ROUND4
TIME2:41
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record27-18-5
Robinson Record94-0-2 (1 NC)
Stoppage Time2:41 of Round 4
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson completely outmatched Flores with superior hand speed and body combinations, forcing a referee stoppage at 2:41 of the 4th round.
WIN
Earl Turner 🥇 USA USA
USA Oakland, Oakland Auditorium, California
Apr / 20 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:51) Apr / 20 / 1949
ROUND8
TIME1:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 West Coast Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record17-12-3
Robinson Record93-0-2 (1 NC)
KnockdownsTurner Down in 5th & 8th
Officials
Ref: Billy Burke
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Turner was dropped briefly in round 5. In round 8, Robinson launched a blistering flurry of power punches that sent Turner to the canvas, prompting referee Billy Burke to halt the contest at 1:51.
WIN
Don Lee 🥇 USA USA
USA Omaha, Civic Auditorium, Nebraska
Apr / 11 / 1949
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Apr / 11 / 1949
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158 lbs vs 158 lbs
Opponent Record30-24-5
Robinson Record92-0-2 (1 NC)
LocationOmaha, Nebraska
Officials
Ref: Alex Fidler
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson completely neutralized Lee’s offense with precise jabs and fluid counter hooks, earning a comfortable 10-round unanimous decision.
WIN
Bobby Lee 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Mar / 25 / 1949
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 25 / 1949
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Chicago Stadium Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup148½ lbs vs 148 lbs
Opponent Record22-15-4
Robinson Record91-0-2 (1 NC)
VenueChicago Stadium
Officials & Scorecards
Frank Sikora: 59-41 Ed Heintz: 56-44 Howard Walsh: 58-42
🥊 Action & Dominance:
Robinson dominated from start to finish, landing at will with combinations and sweeping every round across all three official scorecards.
DRAW
Henry Brimm 🥇 USA USA
USA Buffalo, Memorial Auditorium, New York
Feb / 15 / 1949
Decision – Points Draw
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 15 / 1949
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points Draw
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🥊 Middleweight Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156½ lbs vs 159 lbs
Opponent Record23-8-1
Robinson Record90-0-2 (1 NC)
Series ResultRobinson 1-0-1 Brimm
Officials & Scorecards
Fred Stanford: 5-5 Dave Valentine: 5-5 Fred Hegnauer: 5-5
🥊 Action & Competitive Draw:
Robinson unleashed everything in his arsenal during the late rounds, but Brimm mounted a furious rally in round 10 to earn an even split draw on all three cards.
WIN
Young Gene Buffalo 🥇 USA USA
USA Kingston, Kingston Armory, Pennsylvania
Jan / 10 / 1949
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:55) Jan / 10 / 1949
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
1st Round Finish
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 152¼ lbs
Opponent Record11-22-1
Robinson Record90-0-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:55 of Round 1
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson needed less than three minutes to close the show, catching Buffalo with an explosive right hand that sent him down for the count at 2:55 of round 1.
WIN
Bobby Dykes 🥇 USA USA
USA Miami, Miami Stadium, Florida
Dec / 14 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Dec / 14 / 1948
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Miami Stadium Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154 lbs vs 156¾ lbs
Opponent Record53-4-2
Robinson Record89-0-1 (1 NC)
VenueMiami Stadium
Officials
Ref: Eddie Coachman
🥊 Action & Notes:
A tough, fast-paced battle under the lights in Miami. Dykes pressured inside, but Robinson out-pointed him cleanly with counter left hooks and straight right hands over 10 frames.
WIN
Bobby Lee 🥇 USA USA
USA Philadelphia, Convention Hall, Pennsylvania
Nov / 15 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 15 / 1948
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Convention Hall Main Event
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup148 lbs vs 148¾ lbs
Opponent Record22-13-4
Robinson Record88-0-1 (1 NC)
VenuePhiladelphia Convention Hall
Officials & Scorecards
Charley Daggert: 7-3 Lou Costello: 6-2 Harry Lasky: 6-4
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson outboxed Lee from distance with crisp combinations, carrying the unanimous decision across all three Philadelphia scorecards.
WIN
Kid Gavilan 🥇 Cuba Cuba
USA New York, Bronx, Yankee Stadium
Sep / 23 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 23 / 1948
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Legend vs Legend Super-Fight
All-Time Classic
BillingMain Event (Gavilan vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146½ lbs vs 145¼ lbs
Opponent Record45-4-2
Robinson Record87-0-1 (1 NC)
VenueYankee Stadium, Bronx
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Joseph: 7-3 Artie Aidala: 6-4 Frank Forbes: 7-2
🥊 Historic First Meeting:
The thrilling first chapter between two pound-for-pound legends. Gavilan’s signature “bolo punches” landed with flash, but Robinson’s sharper combinations and defensive wizardry earned him a unanimous decision.
WIN
Bernard Docusen 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Comiskey Park, Illinois
Jun / 28 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Jun / 28 / 1948
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 World Welterweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Comiskey Park)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146½ lbs
Opponent Record49-1-3
Robinson Record86-0-1 (1 NC)
KnockdownDocusen Down in 11th
Officials & Scorecards
Walter Brightsen: 85-65 Jim McCarron: 83-67 Arthur O’Berg: 81-69
🥊 Action & Title Defense:
World Welterweight Title defense at Comiskey Park. Robinson floored top contender Docusen with a crisp right hook in round 11, cruising to a wide unanimous points victory over 15 rounds.
WIN
Henry Brimm 🥇 USA USA
USA Buffalo, Memorial Auditorium, New York
Mar / 16 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 16 / 1948
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Memorial Auditorium Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153½ lbs vs 155 lbs
Opponent Record20-7-1
Robinson Record85-0-1 (1 NC)
LocationBuffalo, New York
Officials & Scorecards
Eddie Series: 5-2 Dave Valentine: 5-4 Eddie Schellerman: 7-2
🥊 Action & Notes:
The opening chapter of their three-fight trilogy. Robinson controlled the middle and late frames with smooth counter-punching to take a unanimous decision in Buffalo.
WIN
Ossie Harris 🥇 USA USA
USA Toledo, Sports Arena, Ohio
Mar / 04 / 1948
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Mar / 04 / 1948
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup157 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Opponent Record11-49-4
Robinson Record84-0-1 (1 NC)
VenueToledo Sports Arena
Officials
Ref: Dick Mauder
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson gave the durable veteran Harris a boxing lesson from range, scoring cleanly with jabs and left hooks to take an undisputed decision.
WIN
Chuck Taylor 🥇 USA USA
USA Detroit, Olympia Stadium, Michigan
Dec / 19 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:07) Dec / 19 / 1947
ROUND6
TIME2:07
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Welterweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (Detroit Headline)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 144½ lbs
Opponent Record24-0-0
Robinson Record83-0-1 (1 NC)
Title DefenseTitle Retained
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 Action & Knockout:
World Welterweight Title defense. Robinson tore through the undefeated challenger Chuck Taylor, dropping him with an onslaught of power hooks to secure the stoppage at 2:07 of round 6.
WIN
Billy Nixon 🥇 USA USA
USA Elizabeth, Armory, New Jersey
Dec / 10 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:10) Dec / 10 / 1947
ROUND6
TIME2:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup149½ lbs vs 149 lbs
Opponent Record32-8-0
Robinson Record82-0-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:10 of Round 6
Officials
Ref: Paul Cavalier
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson systematically broke down Nixon with stinging body-head combinations, forcing referee Paul Cavalier to halt the contest at 2:10 of round 6.
WIN
California Jackie Wilson 🥇 USA USA
USA Los Angeles, Olympic Auditorium, California
Oct / 28 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (1:45) Oct / 28 / 1947
ROUND7
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 West Coast Main Event
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150¾ lbs vs 157¼ lbs
Opponent Record47-13-4
Robinson Record81-0-1 (1 NC)
KnockdownWilson Down in 7th
Officials
Ref: Joe Stone
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Wilson was knocked down in the 7th round by a blistering right cross. Referee Joe Stone stepped in to stop the bout at 1:45 to save Wilson from further punishment.
WIN
Flashy Sebastian 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Aug / 29 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:02) Aug / 29 / 1947
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Lightning KO
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147¼ lbs vs 150¼ lbs
Opponent Record48-21-7
Robinson Record80-0-1 (1 NC)
Knockout Time1:02 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Ruby Goldstein
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Spectacular 62-second finish. Robinson connected with a picture-perfect left hook that dropped Sebastian cold at just 1:02 of the 1st round.
WIN
Sammy Secreet 🥇 USA USA
USA Akron, Rubber Bowl, Ohio
Jul / 25 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:50) Jul / 25 / 1947
ROUND1
TIME1:50
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Outdoor Rubber Bowl Attraction
1st Round Stoppage
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup148 lbs vs 147 lbs
Opponent Record39-30-8
Robinson Record79-0-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:50 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Eddie Reider
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson needed less than two minutes in Akron, catching Secreet with a devastating straight right hand to end the bout at 1:50 of the 1st round.
WIN
Jimmy Doyle 🥇 USA USA
USA Cleveland, Arena, Ohio
Jun / 24 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:02) Jun / 24 / 1947
ROUND8
TIME1:02
METHODKO/TKO
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🏆 World Welterweight Championship
Defending Champion
BillingMain Event (1st Title Defense)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147½ lbs vs 146¼ lbs
Opponent Record42-6-3
Robinson Record78-0-1 (1 NC)
Tragic OutcomeDoyle Passed Away
Officials
Ref: Jackie Davis
🥊 Tragic Bout & The Premonition:
Robinson famously had a premonition in a dream the night before that he would kill Doyle in the ring and tried to withdraw, but was persuaded to fight by a priest and minister. In round 8, Robinson dropped Doyle with a devastating left hook. Doyle tragically succumbed to head injuries hours later; Robinson gave the earnings from his next four fights to Doyle’s mother.
WIN
Georgie Abrams 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
May / 16 / 1947
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 16 / 1947
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Contender Duel
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup148 lbs vs 149½ lbs
Opponent Record48-6-3
Robinson Record77-0-1 (1 NC)
Crowd ReactionBooed Decision
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Joseph: 6-4 (Robinson) Frank Forbes: 4-6 (Abrams) Marty Monroe: 6-4 (Robinson)
🥊 Action & Contentious Verdict:
A grueling 10-rounder where Abrams crowded Robinson along the ropes with rugged body punching. Robinson’s flashier counter-flurries earned him the split decision, though the verdict was met with loud boos from the Garden crowd.
WIN
Eddie Finazzo 🥇 USA USA
USA Kansas City, Memorial Hall, Missouri
Apr / 08 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:30) Apr / 08 / 1947
ROUND4
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 154 lbs
Opponent Record39-31-7
Robinson Record76-0-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:30 of Round 4
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked apart Finazzo with fluid left jabs and power rights, forcing a referee stoppage at 2:30 of the 4th round.
WIN
Freddie Wilson 🥇 USA USA
USA Akron, Armory, Ohio
Apr / 02 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:10) Apr / 02 / 1947
ROUND3
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup159 lbs vs 162¼ lbs
Opponent Record29-17-4
Robinson Record75-0-1 (1 NC)
Late SubSubbed for Sidney Miller
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Wilson stepped in as a late replacement for Sidney Miller. Robinson dropped him twice in round 3 to secure the knockout at 1:10.
WIN
Bernie Miller 🥇 USA USA
USA Miami, Dorsey Park, Florida
Mar / 27 / 1947
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (10 Rnds) Mar / 27 / 1947
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Outdoor Florida Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup149 lbs vs 141½ lbs
Opponent Record47-15-5
Robinson Record74-0-1 (1 NC)
LocationDorsey Park, Miami
Officials
Ref: Eddie Coachman
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson dominated the lighter Miller with punishing body punches and counter rights, prompting referee Eddie Coachman to halt the contest in round 3.
WIN
Tommy Bell 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Dec / 20 / 1946
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 15 (3:00) Dec / 20 / 1946
ROUND15
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🏆 Vacant World Welterweight Championship
Captured 1st Major World Title
BillingMain Event (1st World Title)
Duration15 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Opponent Record39-10-2
Robinson Record73-1-1 (1 NC)
Historic CrownWorld Welterweight Champion
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Joseph: 10-5 (Robinson) CC Pelliconi: 10-4 (Robinson) Arthur Schwartz: 10-5 (Robinson)
🥊 1st Major World Championship:
In his 75th professional fight, Robinson finally claimed a major world title. Bell floored Robinson with a counter left hook in round 2, but Robinson stormed back to drop Bell in the 11th and dominate the late frames to become World Welterweight Champion.
WIN
Artie Levine 🥇 USA USA
USA Cleveland, Arena, Ohio
Nov / 06 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (2:41) Nov / 06 / 1946
ROUND10
TIME2:41
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Cleveland Middleweight Classic
Dramatic 10th Round KO
BillingMain Event (12,102 Crowd)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup149½ lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record47-9-5
Robinson Record72-1-1 (1 NC)
Fighter Purse~$12,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Jackie Davis
🥊 Drama & Late Knockout:
Levine dropped Robinson for a 9-count in round 4 with a lethal right hand. Robinson survived the storm, took command in the second half, and dramatically knocked Levine out cold at 2:41 of the 10th and final round.
WIN
Ossie Harris 🥇 USA USA
USA Pittsburgh, Forbes Field, Pennsylvania
Oct / 07 / 1946
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 07 / 1946
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Forbes Field Outdoor Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup152 lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record38-35-11
Robinson Record71-1-1 (1 NC)
VenueForbes Field Stadium
Officials
Ernie Sesto Freddie Lack Buck Snyder
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Robinson completely out-boxed the durable Harris before a packed ballpark crowd in Pittsburgh, sweeping all scorecards cleanly.
WIN
Sidney Miller 🥇 USA USA
USA Elizabeth, Twin City Bowl, New Jersey
Sep / 25 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:38) Sep / 25 / 1946
ROUND5
TIME2:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs vs 159 lbs
Opponent Record12-5-0
Robinson Record70-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:38 of Round 5
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Miller apart with razor-sharp combinations, dropping him in round 5 to secure the knockout at 2:38.
WIN
Vinnie Viness 🥇 USA USA
USA Albany, Hawkins Stadium, New York
Aug / 15 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (10 Rnds) Aug / 15 / 1946
ROUND6
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Upstate New York Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158 lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record27-10-2
Robinson Record69-1-1 (1 NC)
LocationAlbany, NY
Officials
Ref: Eddie Joseph
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson battered Viness on the ropes with unanswered combinations in round 6, prompting referee Eddie Joseph to stop the contest.
WIN
Joe Curcio 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jul / 12 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:10) Jul / 12 / 1946
ROUND2
TIME0:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150½ lbs vs 153¼ lbs
Opponent Record23-10-4
Robinson Record68-1-1 (1 NC)
Peculiar KnockoutStopped at 0:10 of R2
Officials
Ref: Billy Cavanaugh
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson knocked Curcio cold at the exact sound of the bell ending round 1. Curcio received no count due to the bell, but emerged dazed and helpless for round 2, prompting the referee to halt the bout after 10 seconds.
WIN
Norman Rubio 🥇 USA USA
USA Union City, Roosevelt Stadium, New Jersey
Jun / 25 / 1946
Decision – Points
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jun / 25 / 1946
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 New Jersey Outdoor Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 141½ lbs
Opponent Record16-25-1
Robinson Record67-1-1 (1 NC)
DominanceShutout (10-0 Rounds)
Officials
Ref: Paul Cavalier: 10-0
🥊 Action & Notes:
Rubio took heavy punishment throughout. Robinson carried him through the distance while pitching a complete 10-0 round shutout.
WIN
Freddie Wilson 🥇 USA USA
USA Elizabeth, Armory, New Jersey
Mar / 21 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:00) Mar / 21 / 1946
ROUND2
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup163½ lbs vs 162½ lbs
Opponent Record16-23-1
Robinson Record66-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:00 of Round 2
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson detonated a lethal counter right hook to the jaw of Wilson in round 2, sending him down for the ten-count at 2:00.
WIN
Freddie Flores 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Golden Gate Arena
Mar / 12 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (2:52) Mar / 12 / 1946
ROUND5
TIME2:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Golden Gate Arena Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup162 lbs vs 157¼ lbs
Opponent Record19-27-2
Robinson Record65-1-1 (1 NC)
Stoppage Time2:52 of Round 5
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson completely broke down Flores, dropping him with a devastating combination in the 5th round to secure the knockout at 2:52.
WIN
Jean Jouas 🥇 France France
USA Maryland, Baltimore, 5th Regiment Armory
Mar / 04 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (1:45) Mar / 04 / 1946
ROUND5
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 International Middleweight Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event (4,101 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154 lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record43-42-12
Robinson Record64-1-1 (1 NC)
Venue5th Regiment Armory
Officials
Ref: Ed Brickman
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson gave the French veteran a boxing masterclass before 4,100 fans in Baltimore, ending the contest with a sequence of unanswered hooks at 1:45 of round 5.
WIN
Sammy Angott 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Duquesne Gardens
Feb / 27 / 1946
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 27 / 1946
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Super-Fight Rematch
Former World Champion Clash
BillingMain Event (Angott vs Robinson II)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143 lbs vs 143½ lbs
Opponent Record70-21-8
Robinson Record63-1-1 (1 NC)
DominanceSwept Every Round
Officials
Ref: Red Robinson
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Rematch with former World Lightweight Champion Sammy Angott. Robinson displayed blinding hand speed and footwork, winning every single round on all three officials’ scorecards.
WIN
Cliff Beckett 🥇 USA USA
USA Mississippi, Saint Louis, Arena
Feb / 15 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (10 Rnds) Feb / 15 / 1946
ROUND4
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup151½ lbs vs 153 lbs
Opponent Record16-8-0
Robinson Record62-1-1 (1 NC)
StoppageRound 4 Stoppage
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson broke Beckett down with power jabs and straight rights, forcing a technical knockout in round 4.
WIN
O’Dell Bell 🥇 USA USA
USA Michigan, Detroit, Olympia Stadium
Feb / 05 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:10) Feb / 05 / 1946
ROUND6
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Detroit Olympia Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup151¼ lbs vs 152¼ lbs
Opponent Record12-2-3
Robinson Record61-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:10 of Round 6
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked apart Bell from the perimeter before increasing the tempo in round 6, landing unanswered combinations to end the fight at 1:10.
WIN
Tony Riccio 🥇 USA USA
USA New Jersey, Elizabeth, Armory
Jan / 15 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:45) Jan / 15 / 1946
ROUND4
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Back-to-Back Nights)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 154½ lbs
Opponent Record37-18-5
Robinson Record60-1-1 (1 NC)
Schedule FeatFought 2nd Night in Row
Officials
Ref: Joe Mangold
🥊 Incredible Back-to-Back Feat:
Fighting less than 24 hours after stopping Dave Clark in Pittsburgh, Robinson traveled to New Jersey and dropped Riccio twice with vicious rights to score a stoppage at 1:45 of round 4.
WIN
Dave Clark 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Duquesne Gardens
Jan / 14 / 1946
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:16) Jan / 14 / 1946
ROUND2
TIME2:16
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Duquesne Gardens Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup152 lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record10-5-0
Robinson Record59-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:16 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Joe Mangold
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson was in sparkling form in Pittsburgh, battering Clark with blistering combinations to score a rapid knockout at 2:16 of round 2.
WIN
Vic Dellicurti 🥇 USA USA
USA Boston, Boston Garden, Massachusetts
Dec / 20 / 1945
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Dec / 20 / 1945
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Boston Garden Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156½ lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record31-7-4
Robinson Record58-1-1 (1 NC)
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Dellicurti
Officials
Ref: Joe Coburn
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson outworked Dellicurti from long distance with stiff left jabs and sharp counters, sweeping the cards in a clear unanimous decision in Boston.
WIN
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Comiskey Park, Illinois
Sep / 26 / 1945
Decision – Split
Rnd 12 (3:00) Sep / 26 / 1945
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Rivalry Chapter V
Comiskey Park Classic
BillingMain Event (14,755 Crowd)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 158¼ lbs
Opponent Record48-9-3
Robinson Record57-1-1 (1 NC)
Gate Receipts~$74,434 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Johnny Behr: 61-59 (Robinson) Frank Clark: 61-59 (Robinson) Arthur O’Berg: 57-63 (LaMotta)
🥊 Action & 12-Round War:
The 5th chapter of their historic rivalry. Robinson boxed with flash and speed early, rocking LaMotta in round 6. LaMotta battered Robinson with body hooks in the late frames, but Robinson held on to take a split decision. Afterward, Robinson called it “the toughest fight I’ve ever had with LaMotta.”
WIN
Jimmy Mandell 🥇 USA USA
USA Buffalo, Memorial Auditorium, New York
Sep / 18 / 1945
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (1:31) Sep / 18 / 1945
ROUND5
TIME1:31
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158½ lbs vs 157¼ lbs
Opponent Record43-18-1
Robinson Record56-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:31 of Round 5
Officials
Ref: Denny Nally
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Mandell apart with piercing straight rights, flooring him in round 5 to force a stoppage at 1:31.
WIN
Jimmy McDaniels 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jun / 15 / 1945
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:59) Jun / 15 / 1945
ROUND2
TIME1:59
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup148½ lbs vs 148½ lbs
Opponent Record14-6-1
Robinson Record55-1-1 (1 NC)
Finish Time1:59 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Manny Leonard Julie Agreste Frank Forbes
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson unleashed rapid-fire power combinations in round 2, flooring McDaniels and prompting referee Manny Leonard to halt the fight at 1:59.
DRAW
Jose Basora 🥇 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
USA Philadelphia, Convention Hall, Pennsylvania
May / 14 / 1945
Decision – Points Draw
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 14 / 1945
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points Draw
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🥊 Middleweight Elite Clash
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Basora vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup154 lbs vs 154¾ lbs
Opponent Record54-8-4
Robinson Record54-1-1 (1 NC)
Outcome10-Round Points Draw
Officials
Charley Daggert Frank Knienemeyer Joe Mangold
🥊 Action & Rare Stalemate:
Basora pressured Robinson aggressively on the inside throughout 10 rounds, earning a split draw. This stalemate set the stage for their historic 52-second knockout rematch five years later.
WIN
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Feb / 23 / 1945
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 23 / 1945
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Rivalry Chapter IV
MSG Super-Bout
BillingMain Event (LaMotta vs Robinson IV)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146½ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record45-8-3
Robinson Record54-1-0 (1 NC)
Weight DisparityLaMotta +13½ lbs
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eddie Joseph: 6-4 Jack Gordon: 7-3 Bill Healy: 9-1
🥊 Rivalry Mastery:
Surrendering 13.5 pounds to the middleweight contender, Robinson put on a dazzling display of lateral movement, stinging jabs, and sharp counter hooks to earn a decisive unanimous decision.
WIN
George Costner 🥇 USA USA
USA Chicago, Chicago Stadium, Illinois
Dec / 14 / 1944
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:55) Dec / 14 / 1944
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Chicago Stadium Indoor Record
1st Round Blitz
BillingMain Event (20,193 Record Crowd)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 148½ lbs
Opponent Record36-4-1
Robinson Record53-1-0 (1 NC)
Gate Receipts~$105,270 USD (Record)
🥊 Action & Historic Gate:
Before 20,193 fans—the largest indoor crowd in Chicago boxing history at the time—Costner shook Robinson with a right cross early. Robinson roared back instantly, dropping Costner with a wicked left hook for the ten-count at 2:55 of round 1.
WIN
Tommy Bell 🥇 USA USA
USA Cleveland, Arena, Ohio
Nov / 01 / 1944
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 01 / 1944
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Cleveland Contender Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Bell vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 144¼ lbs
Opponent Record29-4-1
Robinson Record52-1-0 (1 NC)
LocationCleveland Arena
Officials
Ref: Jackie Davis
🥊 Action & First Meeting:
The inaugural meeting between Robinson and future world title opponent Tommy Bell. Robinson controlled the exchanges from range to claim a unanimous decision in Cleveland.
WIN
Billy Furrone 🥇 USA USA
USA District of Columbia, Washington, Uline Arena
Oct / 18 / 1944
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (10 Rnds) Oct / 18 / 1944
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Uline Arena Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Opponent Record21-19-8
Robinson Record51-1-0 (1 NC)
KnockdownsFurrone Down 4 Times
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Robinson floored Furrone four times in the 2nd round with furious flurries before finishing him early in round 3.
WIN
George Martin 🥇 USA USA
USA Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Garden
Dec / 22 / 1944
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (2:38) Dec / 22 / 1944
ROUND7
TIME2:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Boston Garden Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153 lbs vs 144¼ lbs
Opponent Record15-4-0
Robinson Record50-1-0 (1 NC)
Stoppage Time2:38 of Round 7
Officials
Ref: Johnny Thomas
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Martin apart with punishing combinations, forcing referee Johnny Thomas to wave off the fight at 2:38 of the 7th round.
WIN
Sheik Rangel 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Convention Hall
Dec / 12 / 1944
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:50) Dec / 12 / 1944
ROUND2
TIME2:50
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Contest
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record12-7-1
Robinson Record49-1-0 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:50 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Charley Daggert
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson connected with a devastating left hook that dropped Rangel for the full count at 2:50 of round 2.
WIN
Vic Dellicurti 🥇 USA USA
USA Michigan, Detroit, Olympia Stadium
Nov / 24 / 1944
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 24 / 1944
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Detroit Olympia Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup158 lbs vs 158½ lbs
Opponent Record22-2-2
Robinson Record48-1-0 (1 NC)
LocationDetroit Olympia
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
Robinson completely out-maneuvered Dellicurti in their first meeting, sweeping the judges’ cards in Detroit.
WIN
Lou Woods 🥇 USA USA
USA Illinois, Chicago, Chicago Stadium
Oct / 27 / 1944
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:10) Oct / 27 / 1944
ROUND8
TIME1:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Chicago Stadium Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153 lbs vs 153¼ lbs
Opponent Record37-9-0
Robinson Record47-1-0 (1 NC)
StoppageReferee Intervention
Officials
Ref: Tommy Rawson
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson won seven of the first eight rounds convincingly. In round 8, noticing Woods’ defenseless state against the ropes, referee Tommy Rawson stepped in to halt the bout at 1:10.
WIN
Izzy Jannazzo 🥇 USA USA
USA Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Garden
Oct / 13 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 13 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Trilogy Conclusion
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143½ lbs vs 147½ lbs
Opponent Record58-35-15
Robinson Record46-1-0 (1 NC)
Series SweepRobinson 3 – 0 Jannazzo
Officials
Ref: Tommy Rawson
🥊 Action & Series Sweep:
Robinson completed a 3-0 trilogy sweep of former world title challenger Izzy Jannazzo, out-landing him smoothly over 10 rounds at Boston Garden.
WIN
Henry Armstrong 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Aug / 27 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Aug / 27 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Passing of the Torch Classic
All-Time Super-Fight
BillingMain Event (Passing the Torch)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup140 lbs vs 137½ lbs
Opponent Record132-17-8 (3-Division Champ)
Robinson Record45-1-0 (1 NC)
SignificanceHero vs Protégé
Officials
Ref: Frank Fullam Joe Agnello Bill Healy
🥊 Passing the Mantle:
Robinson faced his childhood hero and simultaneous 3-division world champion Henry Armstrong before a packed Madison Square Garden. Boxing with consummate respect and precision, Robinson out-landed Armstrong over 10 rounds to take a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Ralph Zannelli 🥇 USA USA
USA Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Garden
Jul / 01 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 01 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Boston Garden Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event (6,500 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147¼ lbs vs 146¼ lbs
Opponent Record55-14-4
Robinson Record44-1-0 (1 NC)
Brave EffortZannelli Fought with 102°F Fever
🥊 Action & Notes:
Zannelli made an extraordinary display of courage, entering the ring running a 102°F fever. Robinson was too sharp and fast, earning a clean unanimous decision.
WIN
Freddie Cabral 🥇 USA USA
USA Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Garden
Apr / 30 / 1943
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:43) Apr / 30 / 1943
ROUND1
TIME2:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Boston Garden Showcase
1st Round KO
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup151 lbs vs 147¾ lbs
Opponent Record31-5-4
Robinson Record43-1-0 (1 NC)
Finish Time2:43 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Jack Cole
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson closed the show inside the opening frame, detonating a lightning-fast left-right combination to knock Cabral out cold at 2:43 of round 1.
WIN
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Feb / 26 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 26 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Rivalry Chapter III – Immediate Revenge
MSG Grudge Rematch
BillingMain Event (21 Days After Loss)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 153½ lbs
Opponent Record31-5-1
Robinson Record42-1-0 (1 NC)
TurnaroundAvenged Loss in 21 Days
Officials & Scorecards
Sam Hennessy: 53-49 Frank Fullam: 53-47 Joe Lenahan: 56-44
🥊 Immediate Vengeance:
Just 21 days after suffering the first defeat of his career to LaMotta in Detroit, Robinson gave away 9 pounds and fought a disciplined tactical masterpiece to avenger his loss via unanimous decision at MSG.
WIN
California Jackie Wilson 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Feb / 19 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 19 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Contender Bout
Main Event
BillingMain Event (14 Days After 1st Loss)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup142¼ lbs vs 147¼ lbs
Opponent Record30-5-3
Robinson Record41-1-0 (1 NC)
Rebound BoutStraight Back in the Ring
Officials & Scorecards
Sam Hennessy: 6-4 Frank Fullam: 6-4 Bill Healy: 6-4
🥊 Action & Resiliency:
Returning to action just two weeks after his first career defeat, Robinson displayed his championship pedigree by decisively out-pointing top contender Wilson.
LOSS
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA Michigan, Detroit, Olympia Stadium
Feb / 05 / 1943
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Feb / 05 / 1943
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Rivalry Chapter II – First Career Defeat
40-Fight Win Streak Snapped
BillingMain Event (18,930 Crowd)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 160 lbs
Opponent Record30-4-1
Robinson Record40-0-0
Weight DisparityLaMotta +15½ lbs
Officials & Scorecards
Sam Hennessy: 47-52 Bud Guider: 49-51 Joe Lenahan: 45-55
🥊 First Professional Defeat:
Surrendering a massive 15.5-pound weight disadvantage, Robinson suffered the first loss of his pro career after 40 consecutive victories. LaMotta knocked Robinson through the ropes in round 8, using his relentless bull-rush pressure to earn a unanimous decision before 18,930 stunned fans at the Detroit Olympia.
WIN
Al Nettlow 🥇 USA USA
USA Massachusetts, Boston, Boston Garden
Jan / 14 / 1943
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (10 Rnds) Jan / 14 / 1943
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Boston Garden Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event (7,868 Fans)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 149½ lbs
Opponent Record49-12-3
Robinson Record40-0-0
40th Straight WinUndefeated Run
Officials
Ref: Tommy Rawson
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson reached his 40th consecutive victory without a defeat, completely dismantling the experienced Nettlow before forcing a referee stoppage in round 3.
WIN
Izzy Jannazzo 🥇 USA USA
USA Ohio, Cleveland, Arena
Dec / 01 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (10 Rnds) Dec / 01 / 1942
ROUND8
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Middleweight Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 146¼ lbs
Opponent Record48-27-10
Robinson Record39-0-0
VenueCleveland Arena
Officials
Ref: Jackie Davis
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Six weeks after their first encounter, Robinson broke Jannazzo down with relentless combinations to body and chin, prompting referee Jackie Davis to stop the bout in round 8.
WIN
Vic Dellicurti 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Nov / 06 / 1942
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Nov / 06 / 1942
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Battle of Unbeatens
MSG Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup153½ lbs vs 151½ lbs
Opponent Record14-0-0
Robinson Record38-0-0
Unbeaten FoeHanded Dellicurti 1st Loss
Officials
Ref: Frank Fullam Charles Draycott Bill Healy
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
In a clash of undefeated prospects inside the Garden, Robinson handed Dellicurti his first defeat with a masterclass in jab-and-move boxing over 10 frames.
WIN
Izzy Jannazzo 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Oct / 19 / 1942
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 19 / 1942
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Philadelphia Main Event
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Jannazzo vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 146¼ lbs
Opponent Record46-26-10
Robinson Record37-0-0
VenuePhiladelphia Arena
🥊 Action & Dominance:
Robinson gave top contender Jannazzo an exhibition in distance control and counter-punching, taking an undisputed decision.
WIN
Jake LaMotta 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct / 02 / 1942
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 02 / 1942
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Rivalry Chapter I – Genesis of a Legend
Historic 1st Meeting
BillingMain Event (LaMotta vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 157½ lbs
Opponent Record25-4-1
Robinson Record36-0-0
Weight DisparityLaMotta +12½ lbs
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Frank Fullam Joe Agnello: 9-1 (Robinson) Harry Ertle: 9-0 (Robinson)
🥊 Chapter 1 of Boxing’s Greatest Rivalry:
Surrendering a massive 12.5-pound advantage to “The Bronx Bull,” Robinson dazzled the Madison Square Garden crowd with blinding speed and counterpunching, winning nearly every single round in their legendary first encounter.
WIN
Ruben Shank 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Aug / 21 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:40) Aug / 21 / 1942
ROUND2
TIME2:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 MSG Welterweight Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147½ lbs vs 151¼ lbs
Opponent Record20-6-2
Robinson Record35-0-0
Finish Time2:40 of Round 2
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson connected with a terrific left hook that sent Shank down for the full ten-count at 2:40 of the 2nd round.
WIN
Sammy Angott 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jul / 31 / 1942
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 31 / 1942
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Super-Bout vs Reigning Lightweight Champ
MSG Super-Fight
BillingMain Event (Angott vs Robinson II)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143½ lbs vs 144 lbs
Opponent Record60-17-5 (Reigning World Champ)
Robinson Record34-0-0
KnockdownAngott Down in 8th
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan Joe Agnello Marty Monroe
🥊 Action & Knockdown:
Facing reigning Lightweight World Champion Sammy Angott over the weight limit, Robinson dropped Angott for a 9-count in round 8, with Angott nearly knocked through the ropes, on his way to an undisputed unanimous decision.
WIN
Marty Servo 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
May / 28 / 1942
Decision – Split
Rnd 10 (3:00) May / 28 / 1942
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Rematch
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Servo vs Robinson II)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143 lbs vs 145 lbs
Opponent Record42-1-2
Robinson Record33-0-0
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Servo
Officials & Scorecards
Billy Cavanaugh: 5-5 (Draw) Tom Curly: 6-4 (Servo) Bill Healy: 6-3 (Robinson)
🥊 Action & Split Decision:
A grueling, split-second war of styles. Servo pressed inside with fury, but Robinson’s sharper scoring punches and late flurry earned him a razor-thin split decision before an electric Garden crowd.
WIN
Dick Banner 🥇 USA USA
USA Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Auditorium
Apr / 30 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:32) Apr / 30 / 1942
ROUND2
TIME0:32
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Midwestern Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup142 lbs vs 139½ lbs
Opponent RecordDebut
Robinson Record32-0-0
Finish Time0:32 of Round 2
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson needed just 32 seconds of the 2nd round to connect with a thunderous right hand that knocked Banner out cold.
WIN
Harvey Dubs 🥇 USA USA
USA Michigan, Detroit, Olympia Stadium
Apr / 17 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (10 Rnds) Apr / 17 / 1942
ROUND6
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Detroit Olympia Headline
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144 lbs vs 141½ lbs
Opponent Record34-8-1
Robinson Record31-0-0
KnockdownsDubs Down 6 Times
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Robinson delivered a one-sided battering, dropping Dubs six times before referee Johnny Walsh intervened to stop the contest in round 6.
WIN
Norman Rubio 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Mar / 20 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (12 Rnds) Mar / 20 / 1942
ROUND7
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 30th Consecutive Victory Milestone
MSG Feature
BillingMain Event (30th Win)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup144 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Opponent Record14-9-0
Robinson Record30-0-0
Milestone30-0 Unbeaten Streak
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan
🥊 Action & Milestone:
Robinson picked apart Rubio with combinations before referee Arthur Donovan stopped the bout in the 7th round to award Robinson his 30th consecutive win.
WIN
Maxie Berger 🥇 Canada Canada
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Feb / 20 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:43) Feb / 20 / 1942
ROUND2
TIME1:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 MSG Welterweight Attraction
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup141½ lbs vs 140½ lbs
Opponent Record74-13-8
Robinson Record29-0-0
Finish Time1:43 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Frank Fullam George LeCron Marty Monroe
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson blew past top Canadian contender Berger, flooring him twice in round 2 to force the stoppage at 1:43.
WIN
Fritzie Zivic 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jan / 16 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (12 Rnds) Jan / 16 / 1942
ROUND10
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Historic MSG Rematch vs Former Champ
Super-Bout
BillingMain Event (Zivic vs Robinson II)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 146 lbs
Opponent Record112-27-7 (Former World Champ)
Robinson Record28-0-0
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Zivic
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan George LeCron Bill Healy
🥊 Action & Masterpiece Stoppage:
Ten weeks after their first bout, Robinson gave an absolute masterpiece inside Madison Square Garden, systematically dismantling former champion Zivic before stopping him in the 10th round.
WIN
Fritzie Zivic 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct / 31 / 1941
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Oct / 31 / 1941
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 The Breakthrough Super-Fight
MSG Main Event
BillingMain Event (Zivic vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143½ lbs vs 146 lbs
Opponent Record111-26-7 (Former World Champ)
Robinson Record27-0-0
Fighter Age20 Years Old
Officials
Ref: Young Otto Bob Cunningham Bill Healy
🥊 Career Breakthrough:
In just his 27th fight, the 20-year-old Robinson took on former World Welterweight Champion and feared ring veteran Fritzie Zivic. Robinson out-maneuvered Zivic’s infighting tactics with dazzling hand speed to take a unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden.
WIN
Marty Servo 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Convention Hall
Sep / 25 / 1941
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Sep / 25 / 1941
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Battle of Undefeated Phenoms
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Servo vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143½ lbs vs 144½ lbs
Opponent Record42-0-1
Robinson Record26-0-0
Streak SnappedHanded Servo 1st Defeat
Officials
Charley Daggert Frank Knienemeyer Joe Mangold
🥊 Battle of Unbeatens:
In a showdown of sensational prospects, Robinson handed the 42-0-1 Servo his first career loss with a dazzling exhibition of fast counterpunching in Philadelphia.
WIN
Maxie Shapiro 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Sep / 19 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:34) Sep / 19 / 1941
ROUND3
TIME2:34
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143½ lbs vs 144 lbs
Opponent Record33-8-4
Robinson Record25-0-0
KnockdownsShapiro Down 3 Times
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Shapiro was dropped twice in round 2 and once more in round 3 before referee Arthur Donovan stepped between the fighters to halt the bout at 2:34.
WIN
Maurice Arnault 🥇 France France
USA New Jersey, Atlantic City, Convention Hall
Aug / 29 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:29) Aug / 29 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:29
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Atlantic City Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup143 lbs vs 144 lbs
Opponent Record47-33-13
Robinson Record24-0-0
Finish Time1:29 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Joe Mangold
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson blew past French veteran Arnault inside 90 seconds, connecting with a series of power hooks to score the stoppage at 1:29 of round 1.
WIN
Carl Guggino 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Long Island City, Queensboro Arena
Aug / 27 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (8 Rnds) Aug / 27 / 1941
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Queensboro Arena Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup139½ lbs vs 144½ lbs
Opponent Record16-11-2
Robinson Record23-0-0
VenueQueensboro Arena
Officials
Ref: George LeCron
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson overwhelmed Guggino with blistering hand speed, scoring a technical knockout in round 3.
WIN
Sammy Angott 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Shibe Park
Jul / 21 / 1941
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00) Jul / 21 / 1941
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Triumph over Reigning World Lightweight Champion
Super-Fight
BillingMain Event (Angott vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup136½ lbs vs 140½ lbs
Opponent Record55-15-5 (Reigning World Champ)
Robinson Record22-0-0
Fighter Age20 Years Old
Officials & Scorecards
Koehler: 7-2 Harry Gantz: 8-2 Eddie Loughran: 7-1
🥊 Career-Defining Triumph:
In only his 22nd professional fight, the 20-year-old Robinson dismantled the reigning World Lightweight Champion Sammy Angott before an outdoor crowd at Shibe Park, dominating with laser jabs and fast footwork.
WIN
Pete Lello 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Brooklyn, Ebbets Field
Jul / 02 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (8 Rnds) Jul / 02 / 1941
ROUND4
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Ebbets Field Outdoor Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 137 lbs
Opponent Record45-8-5
Robinson Record21-0-0
KnockdownsLello Down 4 Times
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lello was knocked down four times before referee Arthur Donovan waved an end to the bout in the 4th round at Ebbets Field.
WIN
Mike Evans 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Shibe Park
Jun / 16 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:52) Jun / 16 / 1941
ROUND2
TIME0:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Shibe Park Lightweight Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 139½ lbs
Opponent Record31-13-3
Robinson Record20-0-0
Finish Time0:52 of Round 2
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson scored a clean, devastating one-punch knockout with a counter left hook to the jaw at 0:52 of the 2nd round.
WIN
Tony Motisi 🥇 USA USA
USA Illinois, Chicago, Comiskey Park
Aug / 27 / 1942
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:41) Aug / 27 / 1942
ROUND1
TIME2:41
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Comiskey Park Feature
1st Round KO
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 148¼ lbs
Opponent Record29-5-1
Robinson Record35-0-0
Finish Time2:41 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Johnny Behr
🥊 Action & Knockout:
A terrific left hook from Robinson caught Motisi flush on the chin, putting him down for the full ten-count at 2:41 of the opening round at Comiskey Park.
WIN
Nick Castiglione 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
May / 19 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:45) May / 19 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:45
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Lightweight Attraction
1st Round Blitz
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 141 lbs
Opponent Record15-11-1
Robinson Record19-0-0
Finish Time1:45 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson scored a clean, devastating one-punch knockout with a counter left hook to the jaw at 1:45 of round 1.
WIN
Victor Troise 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Brooklyn, Ridgewood Grove
May / 10 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:39) May / 10 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:39
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Ridgewood Grove Attraction
1st Round Stoppage
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup139 lbs vs 140 lbs
Opponent Record20-29-3
Robinson Record18-0-0
Finish Time1:39 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Eddie Joseph
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson overwhelmed Troise from the opening bell with blistering body-head combinations, prompting referee Eddie Joseph to stop the bout at 1:39.
WIN
Joe Ghnouly 🥇 USA USA
USA District of Columbia, Washington, Uline Arena
Apr / 30 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:07) Apr / 30 / 1941
ROUND3
TIME2:07
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Uline Arena Feature
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 137½ lbs
Opponent Record73-32-11
Robinson Record17-0-0
Opponent Experience116 Pro Bouts
🥊 Action & Stoppage:
Robinson picked apart the seasoned veteran Ghnouly with dazzling speed, stopping him in round 3 at 2:07.
WIN
Charley Burns 🥇 USA USA
USA New Jersey, Atlantic City, Waltz Dream Arena
Apr / 24 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:13) Apr / 24 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Atlantic City Feature
1st Round KO
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 140 lbs
Opponent Record43-48-8
Robinson Record16-0-0
Finish Time1:13 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Joe Mangold
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson caught Burns cold with a thunderous right hand, scoring an emphatic knockout victory in just 73 seconds.
WIN
Jimmy Tygh 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Apr / 14 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:51) Apr / 14 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Rematch
1st Round Stoppage
BillingMain Event (Tygh vs Robinson II)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup133½ lbs vs 141 lbs
Opponent Record46-12-7
Robinson Record15-0-0
Series SweepRobinson 2 – 0 Tygh
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Rematch from their eight-round war six weeks earlier. Robinson gave Tygh no room to breathe, blasting him out with combinations at 1:51 of the opening round.
WIN
Jimmy Tygh 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Mar / 03 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:13) Mar / 03 / 1941
ROUND8
TIME1:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Welterweight Battle
Main Event
BillingMain Event (Tygh vs Robinson I)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 141 lbs
Opponent Record45-11-7
Robinson Record14-0-0
Stoppage Time1:13 of Round 8
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
A fierce brawl in Philadelphia. Robinson systematically broke down the rugged Tygh over seven frames before ending it with a combination at 1:13 of round 8.
WIN
Gene Spencer 🥇 USA USA
USA Michigan, Detroit, Olympia Stadium
Feb / 21 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (1:46) Feb / 21 / 1941
ROUND5
TIME1:46
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Detroit Olympia Showcase
Main Event
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup136 lbs vs 138 lbs
Opponent Record29-18-5
Robinson Record13-0-0
Finish Time1:46 of Round 5
Officials
Ref: Johnny Walsh
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson picked Spencer apart with precision counterpunches, prompting referee Johnny Walsh to call the contest at 1:46 of round 5.
WIN
Bobby McIntyre 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Convention Hall
Feb / 08 / 1941
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 6 (3:00) Feb / 08 / 1941
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 “The Most Difficult Early Fight”
Philadelphia Classic
BillingFeature Attraction
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup137 lbs vs 141½ lbs
Opponent Record56-18-10
Robinson Record12-0-0
Quote“Toughest early fight”
Officials
Frank Fullam Harry Fletcher Marty Monroe
🥊 Robinson’s Toughest Early Test:
The Ring (May 1941) called this “the best scrap of the night at Convention Hall.” Robinson later looked back and specifically identified this vicious 6-rounder against the rugged McIntyre as the most difficult bout of his early career.
WIN
Benny Cartagena 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Queens, Ridgewood Grove
Jan / 31 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:33) Jan / 31 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME1:33
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Ridgewood Grove Attraction
1st Round Blitz
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup141 lbs vs 141 lbs
Opponent Record1-1-0
Robinson Record11-0-0
Finish Time1:33 of Round 1
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson connected with a devastating overhand right that sent Cartagena to the canvas for the ten-count at 1:33 of round 1.
WIN
George Zengaras 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Jan / 25 / 1941
Decision – Points
Rnd 6 (3:00) Jan / 25 / 1941
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 136 lbs
Opponent Record54-17-6
Robinson Record10-0-0
Milestone10th Pro Bout
🥊 Action & Notes:
Robinson picked apart the experienced veteran Zengaras over six frames at MSG, winning a wide decision.
WIN
Frankie Wallace 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Jan / 13 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:10) Jan / 13 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME2:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Lightweight Bout
1st Round KO
BillingMain Event
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup132 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Opponent Record23-55-10
Robinson Record9-0-0
Finish Time2:10 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson tore into Wallace from the opening bell, flooring him with a left hook for the knockout at 2:10 of round 1.
WIN
Tony Scarpati 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Queens, Ridgewood Grove
Jan / 04 / 1941
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:40) Jan / 04 / 1941
ROUND1
TIME0:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Ridgewood Grove Attraction
Flash Knockout
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 135 lbs
Opponent Record0-1-0
Robinson Record8-0-0
Finish Time0:40 of Round 1
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Lightning-quick finish. Robinson connected with a right hand that stopped Scarpati in just 40 seconds of round 1.
WIN
Oliver White 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Dec / 13 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4 Rnds) Dec / 13 / 1940
ROUND3
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Madison Square Garden Feature
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup134½ lbs vs 139 lbs
Opponent Record35-8-1
Robinson Record7-0-0
KnockdownsWhite Down 5 Times
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
White was down three times in the 2nd round and twice in the 3rd round before the referee waived the count.
WIN
Norment Quarles 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Dec / 09 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:56) Dec / 09 / 1940
ROUND4
TIME0:56
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Lightweight Bout
Main Event
BillingFeatured Bout
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 136 lbs
Opponent Record71-36-8
Robinson Record6-0-0
Finish Time0:56 of Round 4
Officials
Ref: Lee Houck
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson wore down the durable 115-fight veteran Quarles, knocking him out cold at 0:56 of the 4th round.
WIN
Bobby Woods 🥇 USA USA
USA Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Arena
Nov / 11 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:31) Nov / 11 / 1940
ROUND1
TIME1:31
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Philadelphia Feature
1st Round Blitz
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 137 lbs
Opponent Record21-8-0
Robinson Record5-0-0
Finish Time1:31 of Round 1
Officials
Ref: Matt Adgie
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson connected with a laser-straight right hand to knock Woods out cold at 1:31 of the 1st round.
WIN
Mitsos Gripos 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, The Bronx, New York Coliseum
Oct / 22 / 1940
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 6 (3:00) Oct / 22 / 1940
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 New York Coliseum Feature
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup129 lbs vs 131½ lbs
Opponent Record21-10-7
Robinson Record4-0-0
Press ReportNew York Sun Rave Review
🥊 Action & Masterclass:
The New York Sun reported that Robinson made an extraordinary showing, out-jabbing Gripos in every round and pitching a complete shutout.
WIN
Silent Stafford 🥇 USA USA
USA Georgia, Savannah, Municipal Auditorium
Oct / 08 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:42) Oct / 08 / 1940
ROUND2
TIME2:42
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Savannah Showcase Feature
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup132 lbs vs 136 lbs
Opponent RecordDebut
Robinson Record3-0-0
LocationSavannah, Georgia
Officials
Ref: Joe Magee
🥊 Action & Knockout:
Robinson showcased his exceptional skills, scoring a nine-count knockdown in round 2 before referee Joe Magee stopped the fight at 2:42.
WIN
Silent Stafford 🥇 USA USA
USA Georgia, Savannah, Municipal Auditorium
Oct / 08 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4 Rnds) Oct / 08 / 1940
ROUND2
TIMEN/A
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Savannah Exhibition Double Header
Featured Bout
BillingUndercard Bout
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup132 lbs vs 136 lbs
Opponent RecordDebut
Robinson Record2-0-0
Official RecordBoxRec Recorded Entry
🥊 Action & Notes:
Official record entry in the Savannah Municipal Auditorium ledger. Robinson dismantled Stafford in round 2.
WIN
Joe Echevarria 🥇 USA USA
USA New York, Madison Square Garden
Oct / 04 / 1940
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:51) Oct / 04 / 1940
ROUND2
TIME0:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Professional Boxing Debut
Pro Debut
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 131½ lbs
Opponent Record4-1-1
Robinson Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Debut Purse~$100 USD
Officials
Ref: Arthur Donovan
🥊 The Birth of a Legend:
Walker Smith Jr. made his pro boxing debut at Madison Square Garden fighting under the borrowed AAU amateur card of “Ray Robinson”. Robinson dropped Echevarria with a devastating combination, prompting referee Arthur Donovan to wave off the fight at 0:51 of round 2 to begin the greatest career in boxing history.
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