Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins are two of the best fighters in recent memory, but both agree one man in the history ...

Roberto Duran has predicted the outcome of an intriguing fantasy showdown between two of the greatest fighters ever - Sugar ...

Florida A&M University professor Luther D. Wells and alumnus Reginald L. Wilson are taking “Sugar Ray,” a one-man show about legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson to an off-Broadway theater.

Sugar Ray Robinson turned pro in October of 1940, becoming the Welter Weight Champion on Dec. 20, 1946, defeating Tommy Bell. Robinson would hold the title for five consecutive years (1946-1951).

Sugar Ray Robinson lands a solid right cross in the 15th round, spinning Charley Fusari’s body around. Robinson donated his entire purse, except for one dollar, to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.

On March 25, 1958, Canastota boxer Carmen Basilio loses his middleweight belt to Sugar Ray Robinson in Chicago. In Syracuse, thousands watch at the State Fairgrounds.

Before Sugar Ray’s fight last week with French Middleweight Champion Robert Villemain, Gainford also managed to dream up a white-lie account of their last meeting in Philadelphia, which Robinson ...

“Sugar Ray Robinson”: Subtitled “The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion,” this riveting new HBO documentary (9 p.m.) tells the story of the champion many believe to be the best ...

But to talk middleweights and say “he’s as good as Sugar Ray Robinson” is blasphemy. Robinson, who died last Wednesday at age 67, was the best. He will always be the best.

Consider, for example, that Sugar Ray Leonard got his first title match after just 25 fights. It was for Robinson that the term ”uncrowned champion” was invented by sportswriters.