What if Robinson had beaten Maxim, and won the LHW title? How much more would that have added to his legacy, being a three weight world champion?
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What if Robinson had beaten Maxim, and won the LHW title? How much more would that have added to his legacy, being a three weight world champion?
It would have been a 'big deal'.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_Addict
Not that Sugar Ray Robinson lost any 'glitter' with the TKO loss due to exhaustion. But a
win over Joey Maxim was worth a few Kudo's.
He is the greatest ever and to win the fight would only cement it.
A flawless welterweight becoming undisputed light heavy champ would be amazing.
The ref had to be substituted says how hot it must have been.
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Originally Posted by Master
Thursday - June 25, 1952
"The Hottest Day Ever in New York City"
103* at Fight Time {9:00 PM} at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York.
New York was going thru a brutal 'hot-and-soggy' heat spell that week.
It never cooled down during the Fight, and the Temperature in the Ring {under the lights}
actually went up to 108*.
http://www.thefightcity.com/wp-conte...im-620x413.jpg
Well there was one guy in the ring that night that the heat didn't stop...
Yes, the champ but not bad for a former welterweight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
The fact that Welterweights never do that would have made it a unique achievement, but Haye beat Valuev giving up way more weight than that ;D
Joey Maxim
One tough S.O.B.
An extremely smart and cagey boxer. Once he realized he couldn't outbox the flashy
Sugar Ray, he set the 'trap'.
The original 'Bait-and-Switch' tactic.
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"Was it the heat. Or did Joey Maxim truly undress Sugar Ray."
Suzannah York
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.okAM...g&pid=15.1&P=0
That is different and you know it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
A miscalculation by the 'Sugar Ray Robinson Camp'.
Fun Filled Fact #104 >
The average 'high-temperature' for New York City in late-June was 78*.
The median temperature for 10:00 PM {night} was 67*. > Scheduled start time of the bout.
The Sugar Ray Robinson Camp had an opportunity to 'add' in a provision in the Fight Contract,
stipulating that if the Temperature Level was more than 5* above the average 'high-temperature'
3-Days before the bout {and/or estimated Temperature}, they could have postponed the bout to a
to a later date.
{Original Date of the bout was scheduled for > Tuesday ~ June 23, 1952}
'That is a Fact'
Joey Maxim
Did nothing great, but did everything good.
Incredibly durable, and what was described as 'Super Human Stamina'.
The man never got tired or worn down.
http://static.boxrec.com/thumb/1/13/...50px-Maxim.JPG
Thursday ~ June 25, 1952
Joey Maxim
Age ............ 30 years, 3 months
Height ........ 6' 1"
Reach.......... 71 1/2"
Weight ....... 173 lbs.
Record ....... 77-18-4 {20 KO's}
Stance ....... Orthodox
Style .......... Boxer/Counter-Puncher
Joey walked into the Ring against Sugar Ray Robinson at { 178 lbs.}, after the weigh-in.
Joey was initially a {13-10} Betting-Favorite. But the 'odds' eventually dropped, and
swung to 'favor' Sugar Ray Robinson.
Fight Plan >
To pressure Robinson, by moving straight in and making him work. The 'plan', to force
Sugar Ray to work hard over the first 2/3's {10 Rounds} of the bout.
Let Robinson out-work himself.
Then work over Robinson's body late, to take away his legs. Then fire in calculated
left-hooks to the body, to force Robinson's hands to lower.
Then with Robinson's hands lower {late in the bout}, swing with power left-hooks to
the head.
Do Not >
Get into a boxing-match with Robinson early.
Try to match Robinson in the left-jab department.
Chase Robinson with a fast-pace.