70 years ago today

[Scott9945]

On 2/5/1943, Sugar Ray Robinson, giving up 15 lbs, suffered his first loss to Jake LaMotta. Amazingly, they fought a rematch just 21 days later. Even more amazing, Robinson fought a tough 10 round match against Jackie Wilson in between these two fights. I guess he was worried about getting rusty from inactivity.

[Ray Corso]

Thats when it was a full time job, even for the champions! They fought ALL the time, its who they were! Ray.

[Sugarj]

Different time, different work ethic.

[rightsideup]

different paydays as well these men were forced to fight more often

[Fury]

Warriors. Boxers are p*ssies today.

[Anthony342]

I had a feeling someone would say that. I wouldn't say all boxers are, but a good damn lot of them are. As any sport progresses though, the next generations always have it a little easier to add to longevity and safety of competitors.