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"Sugar Ray Robinson Audio Biography" is a captivating podcast that delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson. Listeners will be transported back in time, immersed in the gritty details of Robinson's rise from humble beginnings to become a true icon of the sport. Through insightful interviews, archival recordings, and vivid storytelling, this podcast offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the man behind the legend, showcasing his unparalleled talent, unwavering determination, and the profound impact he had on the ...

The never filmed fight between Jake LaMotta, boxing's famous "Raging Bull," and Sugar Ray Robinson, boxing's all-time greatest pound-for-pound fighter took place February 23, 1945. Sugar Ray and Jake were completely different kinds of fighters. Sugar Ray, a welter at this time, was a sharpshooter, a boxer-puncher who could hit from every angle. LaMotta, a full-fledged middleweight, was a brawler who crouched low and tried to bull his way inside.

This classic encounter matches world welterweight champion Carmen Basilio and defending world middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson, greatest fighter, pound-for-pound in all boxing history. A truly great fight - one of boxing's classics and Ring's 1957 Fight of the Year.