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October 4, 1942
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In New York on Oct. 3, unbeaten welterweight Ray Robinson defeats heavier middleweight Jake Lamotta by 10-round decision at Madison Square Garden, but fans boo his defensive backpedaling style despite his masterful boxing.
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RAY ROBINSON
OUTPOINTS FOE
NEW YORK, Oct. 3. (UP) - Young Ray Robinson, Harlem's unbeaten welterweight contender, added little to his laurels by stepping out of his class last night and winning a 10-round decision over Middleweight Jake Lamotta of the Bronx, who is known as the "Human Truck."
Robinson, slender, dancing 21-year-old Negro, scored his 36th straight victory, but he did it in a fashion that failed to please the 12,784 fans in Madison Square Garden. He did it while backpedaling.
Hence the fans booed Robinson in the later rounds, although he was giving a masterly boxing exhibition against a rugged middleweight who out-weighed him 12 pounds. Robinson scaled 145 pounds to Lamotta's 157.
OUTPOINTS FOE
NEW YORK, Oct. 3. (UP) - Young Ray Robinson, Harlem's unbeaten welterweight contender, added little to his laurels by stepping out of his class last night and winning a 10-round decision over Middleweight Jake Lamotta of the Bronx, who is known as the "Human Truck."
Robinson, slender, dancing 21-year-old Negro, scored his 36th straight victory, but he did it in a fashion that failed to please the 12,784 fans in Madison Square Garden. He did it while backpedaling.
Hence the fans booed Robinson in the later rounds, although he was giving a masterly boxing exhibition against a rugged middleweight who out-weighed him 12 pounds. Robinson scaled 145 pounds to Lamotta's 157.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Match
Ray Robinson Victory
Jake Lamotta
Welterweight Contender
Madison Square Garden
Backpedaling Style
What entities or persons were involved?
Ray Robinson
Jake Lamotta
Where did it happen?
Madison Square Garden, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Ray Robinson
Jake Lamotta
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York
Event Date
Oct. 3
Story Details
Ray Robinson, a 21-year-old welterweight, wins a 10-round decision over heavier middleweight Jake Lamotta, marking his 36th straight victory, but disappoints fans with backpedaling despite masterful boxing.