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]

1 day ago · Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Hans Stretz. In a run of form, Hall of Fame worthy on its own, Robinson toppled champions and Hall of Famers ranging from 135–147lbs in Marty Servo, Sammy Angott twice ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Sugar Ray Robinson, born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, made his pro debut in 1940 after an impressive amateur career that included winning Golden Gloves titles. He quickly transformed into a boxing sensation, achieving an unprecedented 40 consecutive victories that left the boxing world in awe.

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.

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.

Sugar Ray Robinson, one of the greatest boxers of all time, had a professional career that spanned over two decades. During that time, Robinson fought in a total of 200 fights, winning 173 of them, losing 19, drawing 6 times and having 2 no-contests.

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...

Jan 13, 2023 · Robinson’s mastery of the boxing ring goes without saying, he was a genius! Sugar Ray Robinson is arguably one of the greatest fighters to have ever stepped into the ring, having won 174 of his 201 bouts. Sportswriters, fighters, and pundits have ranked Robinson as the best fighter of all time.

Oct 30, 2024 · However within 21 Days, Sugar Ray dished out retribution within New York’s iconic Madison Square Gardens. Records reveal that Robinson stood victorious in five of their six meetings; the last of which was deemed, the ‘St Valentine’s Day Massacre.’

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