Walker Smith Jr. (May 3, 1921 – April 12, 1989), better known as Sugar Ray Robinson, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1965. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. [1]

Sep 5, 1997 · Gene Fullmer fiddles with the 6-ounce gloves Sugar Ray Robinson knocked him out with 40 years ago. On the inside cuff is Robinson's autograph and the date, commemorating the first time Fullmer ever saw stars and heard tweety-birds.

4 days ago · Robinson is notable for being the first boxer to win a divisional world championship five times. He captured both the world welterweight and middleweight titles, finishing his …

May 16, 2023 · Sugar Ray Robinson, born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, in Ailey, Georgia, is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. His remarkable skill, dazzling speed, and impeccable technique inside the ring earned him the nickname “Sugar Ray” and solidified his place in boxing history.

May 21, 1989 · Sugar Ray Robinson died with the reputation of being the greatest boxer of all time. He left 109 knockout victims as evidence. Gene Fullmer fought the ``greatest boxer'' four times and lost once - when Robinson knocked him out in Chicago in 1957.

Sugar Ray Robinson was one of the greatest boxing legends of the 20th century. A prodigious child, he took to sports at an early age, dropping out of school to pursue a career in the same when he was in ninth standard. And rest as they say is history.

Dec 6, 2024 · Sugar Ray Robinson (born May 3, 1921, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.—died April 12, 1989, Culver City, California) was an American professional boxer, six times a world champion: once as a welterweight (147 pounds), from 1946 to 1951, and five times as a middleweight (160 pounds), between 1951 and 1960.

Oct 5, 2023 · Sugar Ray Robinson, born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, was no ordinary man. His story is one of exceptional talent, perseverance, and a tragic end that left an indelible mark on the world of sports.

Apr 2, 2014 · Over his 25-year career, Robinson won the world welterweight and middleweight crowns and was dubbed "pound for pound, the best." By 1958, he had become the first boxer...

Oct 14, 2024 · Sugar Ray Robinson, considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, turned professional in 1940 and swiftly established a dominant presence in the sport. He won his first 40 professional fights, showcasing his exceptional skill and resilience.