Sugar Ray Robinson vs.Carmen Basillio Program-Sept.1957 Start Price USD 19.99 Current Price USD 201.77 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Location Brick, NJ See more about 'Sugar Ray Robinson vs.Carmen Basillio Program-Sept.1957' Description This is a great official boxing program from Yankee Stadium,dated September 23,1957,with Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Carmen Basilio in which Basilio beat Robinson in a controversial decision in front of 38.000 people(Robinson later avenged the loss the a win by decision)to win the Middleweight Championship.It received the Fight of the Year Award by Ring Magazine.Robinson(1921-1989),born in Georgia,was both Welterweight and Middleweight Champion,and retired in 1952 for two and a half years before making a comeback in 1955.He had a record of 175 wins,19 losses,6 draws,and 2 no-contests.Basilio(1927-     ),born in New York,was a former Welterweight Champion before turning Middleweight and had a record of 56 wins,16 losses,and 7 draws.Condition of this program is very good to near excellent with only very slight wear to the spine(tiny separation on the very top and bottom of the spine),but no creases or writing and excellent contents with clean,white pages that have great edges and corners,plus a bright and exciting cover.Any questions feel free to ask. Place a Bid!