Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:boxing_match
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| gptkbp:attendance |
15,000
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| gptkbp:boxing_style_contrast |
Brawler vs. technician
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson
gptkb:Jake_La_Motta |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Reflected boxing's popularity in the 1940s
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| gptkbp:date |
February 26, 1943
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Boosted Robinson's reputation
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| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
Diverse opinions on the decision
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| gptkbp:fight's_historical_context |
Set the stage for future boxing rivalries
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Boxer-puncher
Boxing and counter-punching Elegant footwork |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
Approximately 40 minutes
Influenced future matchups Debate over scoring Robinson's technique outclassed La Motta |
| gptkbp:height |
159 lbs
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Golden Age of Boxing
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of a legendary rivalry
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
La Motta vs. Robinson I
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Bert_Grant
gptkb:Frank_Forbes gptkb:Harry_K._Kessler |
| gptkbp:la_motta's_fan_base |
Strong following in New York
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| gptkbp:la_motta's_nickname |
gptkb:Durability
gptkb:The_Bronx_Bull 160 lbs Pressure fighter Aggressive fighting style Continued to fight professionally 83 wins, 19 losses Complained about the decision Relentless pressure Trainers: Al Silvani Transitioned to acting |
| gptkbp:la_motta's_training_camp |
Intense preparation
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic boxing match
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Highly publicized fight
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Sugar
Became a boxing legend 91 wins, 1 loss Continued to dominate the middleweight division National and international appeal Praised La Motta's toughness |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Robinson's first victory over La Motta
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Trainers: George Gainford
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| gptkbp:promoter |
Mike Jacobs
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| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Arthur_Mercante
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| gptkbp:rematch |
gptkb:La_Motta_vs._Robinson_II
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| gptkbp:result |
Robinson won by unanimous decision
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| gptkbp:robinson's_notable_trait |
gptkb:Speed
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| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:10
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| gptkbp:significance |
First of six fights between La Motta and Robinson
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| gptkbp:title |
Middleweight Championship
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| gptkbp:training_programs |
Focused on speed and agility
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jake_La_Motta
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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