Bob Young (boxer)
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Bob Young is a retired American
boxer. Born in Providence, Rhode Island
, Young fought Sugar Ray Robinson
in 1959, losing via second round knockout.
United States
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boxer. Born in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, Young fought Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson was an African-American professional boxer. Frequently cited as the greatest boxer of all time, Robinson's performances in the welterweight and middleweight divisions prompted sportswriters to create "pound for pound" rankings, where they compared fighters regardless of weight...
in 1959, losing via second round knockout.