Robinson vs Fullmer XCVIII

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson
gptkbp:aftermath Fullmer retired shortly after this match
Robinson continued to fight after this match
gptkbp:attendance 20,000
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Gene_Fullmer
gptkb:Sugar_Ray_Robinson
gptkbp:date September 13, 1961
gptkbp:famous_quote ' I fought the best fight of my life' -Robinson
' I thought I won' -Fullmer
gptkbp:fan_engagement Highly anticipated by fans
gptkbp:fan_events High fan attendance due to rivalry
gptkbp:fighting_style Professional boxing
Technical boxing
Fullmer's power and aggression
Robinson's speed and technique
gptkbp:final_score 10-point must system
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Robinson_vs_Fullmer_IV
gptkb:Robinson_vs_Fullmer_I
3 hours
Analyzed for its tactical depth
Considered a classic in boxing history
Fullmer expressed disappointment in the decision
Fullmer's stamina was tested
Robinson praised Fullmer's toughness
Robinson's strategy was effective
gptkbp:fought_in Robinson's victory solidified his legacy
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Robinson-Fullmer rivalry
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the end of an era in boxing
Significant in the context of their three fights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robinson vs Fullmer XCVIII
gptkbp:impact Influenced future middleweight matches
Both fighters are considered legends
Part of the history of the Middleweight division
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:is_promoted_by Heavily promoted event
gptkbp:judges gptkb:Bert_Grant
gptkb:Frank_Forbes
gptkb:Harry_K._Kessler
gptkbp:legacy Considered one of the greatest fights in boxing history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Yankee_Stadium
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_event Robinson's comeback after retirement
gptkbp:notable_fighter Featured prominent boxing commentators
gptkbp:notable_recordings Fullmer 55-5-2
Robinson 83-24-6
gptkbp:outcome Robinson regained the title
gptkbp:promoter gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden_Corporation
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Ruby_Goldstein
Controversial at the time
gptkbp:result Robinson won by unanimous decision
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Robinson_vs_Fullmer_II
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:15
3 minutes
gptkbp:significance Final match in their trilogy
gptkbp:title Middleweight Championship
gptkbp:training Intensive training for both fighters
gptkbp:weight_class Middleweight