By CompuBox
As the boxing world approaches the first fight in Yankee Stadium in 33-years, CompuBox puts together a list which outlines some of the most memorable fights in the history of New York's Yankee Stadium. This Saturday the tradition continues. Miguel Cotto, a former champion at 140 and 147, moves up in weight to challenge undefeated WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman.
MEMORABLE FIGHTS AT YANKEE STADIUM
7/23/23 -- Benny Leonard W 15 Lew Tendler II
9/21/25 -- Mickey Walker W 15 Dave Shade
6/12/30 -- Max Schmeling WF 4 Jack Sharkey I
6/22/38 -- Joe Louis KO 1 Max Schmeling II
8/22/39 -- Lou Ambers W 15 Henry Armstrong II
9/27/46 -- Tony Zale KO 6 Rocky Graziano I
6/25/48 -- Joe Louis KO 11 Jersey Joe Walcott II
9/8/50 -- Sandy Saddler KO 8 Willie Pep III
6/25/52 -- Joey Maxim KO 14 Sugar Ray Robinson
6/17/54 -- Rocky Marciano W 15 Ezzard Charles I
9/17/54 -- Rocky Marciano KO 8 Ezzard Charles II
9/21/55 -- Rocky Marciano KO 9 Archie Moore
9/23/57 -- Carmen Basilio W 15 Sugar Ray Robinson I
6/26/59 -- Ingemar Johansson KO 3 Floyd Patterson I
9/28/76 -- Muhammad Ali W 15 Ken Norton III