Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
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February 06, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision".
This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: LaMotta, who compiled a record of 83 wins, 19 losses and four draws with 30 wins by way of knockout, was the first man to beat Sugar Ray Robinson, knocking him down in the first round and outpointing him over the course of 10 rounds during the second fight of their legendary six-bout rivalry.
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision".
This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: LaMotta, who compiled a record of 83 wins, 19 losses and four draws with 30 wins by way of knockout, was the first man to beat Sugar Ray Robinson, knocking him down in the first round and outpointing him over the course of 10 rounds during the second fight of their legendary six-bout rivalry.
Category: The 20th Century
