Better in rematches: Sweet Pea or Ray Robinson?

[BigStereotype]

Well? Who do you think was better at adjusting to what his opponent gave him previously?

[Barn]

The sheer greatness of the rematch wins Sugar Ray Robinson does it for me.

Sammy Agnott
Fritzie Zivic - Went from UD to TKO.
LaMotta x3 UD's agter losing then a TKO.
Kid Gavilan in which he improved a disputed decision to a obvious one,
Jose Basora - Draw - KO
Randy Turpin L > TKO.
Bobo Olson x3 with the latter 2 being KO's
Gene Fullmer L > KO (he did lose and draw after that though)
Carmen Basilio L > W

Ray did lose a few rematches but, none when he was in his or close to prime.


Sweet Pea's rematch record does not top that in my opinion.

[Wild Blue Yonda]

You would have to give it to Robinson. Unfortunate, because Whitaker absolutely did not put a foot wrong in any of his return fights, much to his credit, & the level of opposition was strong enough.

Simply, Robinson gets the benefit of the doubt by virtue of having defeated some real greats, including a few whilst drastically removed from his peak.

[DarkTerror88]

You would have to give it to Robinson. Unfortunate, because Whitaker absolutely did not put a foot wrong in any of his return fights, much to his credit, & the level of opposition was strong enough.

Simply, Robinson gets the benefit of the doubt by virtue of having defeated some real greats, including a few whilst drastically removed from his peak.

This sums it up pretty much. Good post. Expect some green K after I "spread reputation around"

[Wild Blue Yonda]

Thanking you.