Sugar Ray Robinson vs Jimmy Doyle

1947

In 1947, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson didnt want to enter the ring with Jimmy
Doyle, because he had a dream where he was killing an opponent. Robinson was persuaded to participate in the fight.
The eighth round ended with Doyle falling after Robinsons blow and unable to continue the fight. He later died in hospital.

Contributed by OldPik on January 6, 2025

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Sugar Ray Robinson vs Jimmy Doyle
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