Jimmy Doyle vs. Sugar Ray Robinson: The Tragic 1947 Fight

Join us on Daily Sports History as we recount the tragic 1947 boxing match between Jimmy Doyle and Sugar Ray Robinson. Explore the events leading up to the fight, the intense bout itself, and the heartbreaking aftermath that saw Doyle lose his life. Discover how this bout impacted the sport of boxing and the legacy of both fighters.
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[@the_Sage71]

Artie Levine.

[@risingbull84]

This was a sad, sad ordeal! I know it truly bothered Sugar for the rest of his life! There will never ever be another Sugar Ray Robinson! Even Ali had to bow down to the greatest boxer that ever lived - and THAT'S saying something (next to Ray, Ali truly was the greatest)!

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@@risingbull84 I agree and it wasn't his fault Jimmy shouldn't have been allowed to fight

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Ali did give Robinson his respect.

[@risingbull84]

@@jamesmorgan2064 "Ali did give Robinson his respect." Yes, Ali worshipped Robinson from probably age twelve - the time he first began fighting - onward. Their styles at times were nearly identical. And just to be clear, I wasn't saying Ali didn't give Robinson the respect he deserved, he certainly did. They were friends. There's an interesting anecdote about Ali and Robinson: prior to ever becoming well known - back when he was still "Cassius Clay" - Ali ran into Robinson on the street one time. Robinson was his hero. Upon asking for an autograph, Robinson said something to the effect of "Go away, kid, I'm busy", briskly walking past him. Ali was crushed. Later, after becoming famous, Ali NEVER once refused to sign an autograph for a fan of his, no matter what he was doing. All I can say in response to that is, what a guy!

[@risingbull84]

@@DailySportsHistory "I agree and it wasn't his fault Jimmy shouldn't have been allowed to fight" Agreed.

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@@risingbull84 yeah sad that it could've been prevented