Carmen Basilio's incredible journey from a hardworking Italian-American family to defeating the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson is one of boxing's greatest stories. 🥊 His relentless grit, knockout power, and iron chin made him a true champion in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. What’s your favorite Carmen Basilio moment? Let us know in the comments! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more amazing boxing content! #CarmenBasilio #BoxingLegend #BoxingHistory
The Ray Robinson he fought was fighting on memory. Ray was an old man fighting only because like most fighters he was broke. In his prime Ray wins going away. This is the example of a fighter who would destroy Mayweather. Destroy him And yes the Saxon fight was fixed by Frankie Carbo. The Gavilan v Saxon fight was fixed. Carmen indeed was a great fighter
Carmen was a very very tough guy. However it’s important to remember when he fought Robinson Sugar Ray was running on fumes. Fighting on memory but so great even in old age he was beating MW champions. In his prime 1941/1948 neither Carmen nor Fullmer would have beaten him. It was painful to watch Ray struggle.
