Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:boxing_match
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jake_La_Motta_III
gptkb:Giacobbe_La_Motta gptkb:La_Motta |
| gptkbp:attendance |
15,000
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson
gptkb:Jake_La_Motta_III |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Reflected boxing's popularity in the 1940s
|
| gptkbp:date |
February 26, 1943
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Boosted Robinson's reputation
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
Strong following in New York
|
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
Diverse opinions on the decision
|
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Boxer-puncher
Boxing and counter-punching Brawler vs. technician Elegant footwork Set the stage for future boxing rivalries |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
Approximately 40 minutes
Influenced future matchups Debate over scoring Robinson's technique outclassed La Motta |
| gptkbp:height |
159 lbs
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Golden Age of Boxing
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of a legendary rivalry
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
La Motta vs. Robinson I
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Bert_Grant
gptkb:Frank_Forbes gptkb:Harry_K._Kessler |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered a classic boxing match
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Highly publicized fight
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:beer
gptkb:The_Bronx_Bull 160 lbs Pressure fighter Aggressive fighting style Continued to fight professionally Became a boxing legend 83 wins, 19 losses 91 wins, 1 loss Complained about the decision Continued to dominate the middleweight division National and international appeal Praised La Motta's toughness Relentless pressure Trainers: Al Silvani Transitioned to acting |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Robinson's first victory over La Motta
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Trainers: George Gainford
|
| gptkbp:notable_traits |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Durability |
| gptkbp:promoter |
Mike Jacobs
|
| gptkbp:referee |
gptkb:Arthur_Mercante
|
| gptkbp:result |
Robinson won by unanimous decision
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:La_Motta_vs._Robinson_II
|
| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:10
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First of six fights between La Motta and Robinson
|
| gptkbp:title |
Middleweight Championship
|
| gptkbp:training |
Intense preparation
Focused on speed and agility |