The Canastota native then decided to take on the biggest challenge of his career by moving up a division to middleweight to fight the irreproachable Sugar Ray Robinson.

74 years after his stunning win over Sugar Ray Robinson, BoxingScene reflects on Randolph Turpin’s triumph—and his heartbreaking end at age 37.

Robinson, meanwhile, had four times the fights than Mayweather, which in today seems like an impossible feat to reach. Even the late great Muhammad Ali spoke highly about Sugar Ray Robinson, : ...

Sugar Ray Robinson hit the canvas during a tough sparring session. At his best, the American was a truly brilliant practitioner of the sweet science, mesmerizing boxing fans with his unrivaled ...

Sugar Ray Robinson transcended boxing boundaries to become an icon, a legend, and an eternal source of inspiration. Find out about his remarkable career from Detroit to the boxing ring.

Sugar Ray Leonard and wife Bernadette with daughter Camille and son Daniel Ray. WireImage “There’s a part of me that is a good man, an honest man,” he shared during a sit-down.

Sugar Ray Robinson was in a class all by himself. As an amateur, he went an amazing 85-0, with 69 KO’s. Turning pro in 1940, Robinson was untouchable, winning his first 40 fights.

In Valatie, where he lived for two decades, Joey Archer wasn’t recognized as the boxer who sent Sugar Ray Robinson into retirement.

Joey Archer, the former middleweight contender who sent the great “Sugar” Ray Robinson into retirement, died Friday at the age of 87.

Sugar Ray Leonard, 68, visits Boca Raton for the YMCA's Inspiration Breakfast. His half hour speech mixes humor, heartbreak and triumph to draw applause.

Former world champion Sugar Ray Robinson has one of the most impressive careers in all of boxing. With 199 fights, Robinson had an incredible record of 174-19-6, as his career spanned from 1940-1965.

Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Hans Stretz In a run of form, Hall of Fame worthy on its own, Robinson toppled champions and Hall of Famers ranging from 135–147lbs in Marty Servo, Sammy Angott twice ...