Robinson vs Carmen Basilio I

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:aftermath Led to increased rivalry between the two fighters
gptkbp:attendance 60,000
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:CBS
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson
gptkb:Carmen_Basilio
gptkbp:date September 13, 1952
gptkbp:famous_quote ' I was in the best shape of my life.' -Sugar Ray Robinson
' I gave it my all.' -Carmen Basilio
gptkbp:fan_engagement Highly praised by boxing fans
gptkbp:fight_outcome Robinson retained his title
gptkbp:fighting_style Title fight
Robinson's speed vs Basilio's pressure
gptkbp:fighting_style_fighter_1 Boxer-puncher
gptkbp:fighting_style_fighter_2 Pressure fighter
gptkbp:fighting_weight_fighter_1 147 lbs
gptkbp:fighting_weight_fighter_2 146 lbs
gptkbp:final_match_date 3 hours
2:59 of the last round
Robinson's strategy was effective
Tactical battle between two styles
Basilio showed great resilience
gptkbp:has_meetings First of three fights
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Robinson-Basilio rivalry
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the peak of Robinson's career
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robinson vs Carmen Basilio I
gptkbp:impact Increased popularity of welterweight division
gptkbp:judge_1 gptkb:Artie_Aidala
gptkbp:judge_2 gptkb:Harry_K._Kessler
gptkbp:judge_3 gptkb:Frank_Forbes
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future boxing matches
Considered a classic in boxing history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage by sports media
gptkbp:notable_event Robinson regained the title
gptkbp:post_fight_record_fighter_1 129 wins, 1 loss
gptkbp:post_fight_record_fighter_2 39 wins, 13 losses
gptkbp:pre_fight_record_fighter_1 128 wins, 1 loss
gptkbp:pre_fight_record_fighter_2 39 wins, 12 losses
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:James_D._Norris
gptkbp:promotions Heavily promoted event
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Ruby_Goldstein
Unanimous decision in favor of Robinson
gptkbp:rematch April 17, 1953
Basilio won by unanimous decision
Robinson vs Carmen Basilio II
gptkbp:rematch_location gptkb:Chicago_Stadium
gptkbp:result Robinson won by unanimous decision
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:15
15 rounds
gptkbp:significance Considered one of the greatest welterweight fights
gptkbp:title gptkb:World_Championships
gptkbp:weight_class gptkb:Welterweight
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robinson_vs_Tony_De_Marco_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6