Back in Time: March 25
Sugar Ray Robinson
1958
Sugar Ray Robinson regains his middleweight title for the fifth time when he defeats Carmen Basilio in a 12-round decision.
Related Links
- SI Vault: The violent scenes on the next four pages show how Carmen Basilio became the third man to lift Robinson's title. If he keeps it, he'll be the first to do so. (3.24.58)
- SI Vault: A blinded eye just made the doughty Basilio fight harder but he lost a furious battle to the 'Amazing Mr. Robinson' (4.7.58)
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