A smaller man, he won one, lost one with Sugar Ray Robinson, who many say was the best pound for pound fighter of all time.
2006-12-18 23:13:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Carmen Basillio was a really tough and durable fighter with a lot of determination and heart. He was both welter and middleweight champion fighting and beating some of the best fighters in both divisions. He beat Sugar Ray Robinson and lost a close decision in their 2nd fight. There just was no quit whatsoever in Basillio and that is what made him an outstanding fighter.
2006-12-19 08:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BASILIO - W 56 (KO's 26) TF 79 - W pct 71% - KO pct 33% - wins over I. Williams, B. Graham, Saxton and Robinson - KO'ed by Fullmer - #74 ranked fighter
I would say he was a good fighter. I would rank him in my top 25 Middle wts, anywhere between 15 and 25.
2006-12-19 10:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋