"Sugar Ray Robinson was at the top of the boxing world during the 1950's when it seemed that he would either win or lose the championship about every three or four months"
- Dick Schaap
About this Quote
Sugar Ray Robinson was a famous boxer in the 1950s, controling the boxing world and winning or losing the champion every 3 or four months. He was a master of the ring, with a mix of speed, power, and dexterity that made him a formidable challenger. His design was so distinct that it was said that he could "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee". He was a five-time world champion in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, and was extensively thought about to be the best boxer of all time. His profession spanned over 25 years, and he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. His tradition resides on today, and he is kept in mind as one of the best professional athletes of all time.
This quote is written / told by Dick Schaap between September 27, 1934 and December 21, 2001. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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