Sugar Ray Robinson

Boxer

Birthday May 3, 1921

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Michigan

DEATH DATE Apr 12, 1989 (67)

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About

Flamboyant prizefighter who was a six-time world champion. He compiled a career record of 173-19-6 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.

Before Fame

His original childhood dream was to be a doctor.

Trivia

His amateur boxing record was 85-0.

Family Life

He was married three times; to Marjorie Joseph, Edna Mae Holly, and Millie Wiggins Bruce. He had two sons, Ronnie Robinson and Ray Robinson Jr. 

Associated With

As a child, he idolized and derived inspiration from Joe Louis.