Legendary Nights - The Tale Of Sugar Ray Robinson vs Jake LaMotta "The St Valentines Day Massacre"
Of all the great rivalries in boxing, that between Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta stands apart. First, these were two all-time greats. Even early in their careers, fight fans regarded both as rare talents, destined for championship status. Second, their personalities and ring styles were perfect contrasts to one another: LaMotta the brutish\u201dBronx Bull,\u201d Robinson the stylish \u201cPrince of Harlem.\u201d And third, they locked up six times, the battles becoming more competitive and exciting as the rivalry unfolded. And while Robinson vs LaMotta I was a clear-cut win for Sugar Ray, the two fought on close to even terms over their next four meetings. But their sixth and final clash is the most famous for the fact it was a massacre, the legendary \u201cSt. Valentine\u2019s Day Massacre.\u201d\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices