Sugar Ray Robinson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 04, 1921
Died	April 12, 1989 (age 67)
Birthplace	Ailey, Georgia, United States
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Sugar Ray Robinson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Widely regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history, with world championships in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.

Intro

Sugar Ray Robinson was an American professional boxer considered by many to be the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in boxing history. Renowned for his outstanding combination of speed, power, and skill, he became a world champion in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. His flamboyant lifestyle and charisma made him a significant figure in American culture during the 1940s and 1950s.

Early Life & Background

Born Walker Smith Jr., Robinson moved with his family to Detroit and later to Harlem, New York City, during his youth. He began boxing as a teenager after dropping out of junior high school and quickly developed a reputation for his speed and knockout power.

Career Highlights

World Welterweight Champion (1946–1951)
World Middleweight Champion (1951–1960, five occasions)
Professional record: 173 wins (108 by knockout), 19 losses, 6 draws, 2 no-contests
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990)
Fought notable rivals such as Jake LaMotta, Carmen Basilio, and Gene Fullmer

Trivia

His birth name was Walker Smith Jr.
The term 'pound for pound' was popularized in reference to his supremacy among boxers.
He was known for his flashy lifestyle, including traveling with an entourage known as the 'Sugar Ray Clan.'

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