
On this day in history, Sugar Ray Robinson KOs Graziano
April 16, 1952
On this day in history, Sugar Ray Robinson, considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in all boxing history, defended his middleweight crown defeating the tough contender, Rocky Graziano.
Robinson was floored in the third round, but was able to get up to KO Graziano a few seconds later.
With this victory, Sugar Ray improved his record to 132 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws.
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