https://boxrec.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=CapitalmarketBoxRec - User contributions [en]2026-06-07T16:47:19ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.38.2https://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327353Bob Baker2010-12-13T03:43:27Z<p>Capitalmarket: do not remove important info thats pure vandalism</p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
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==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]*, decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}<br />
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==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future hall of famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. On September 9 1957, Baker defeated future Canadian heavyweight champion by unanimous decision. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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==Reference source==<br />
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
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==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the controversial split decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by unanimous decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]*, by unanimous decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
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{{start box}}<br />
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] <br/> Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future hall of famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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==Reference source==<br />
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327158Bob Baker2010-12-11T21:27:31Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by unanimous decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]*, by decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
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{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] <br/> Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future hall of famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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==Reference source==<br />
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327156Bob Baker2010-12-11T21:26:32Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]*, by decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
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{{start box}}<br />
{{succession box | title=[[New York Golden Gloves|New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions]] <br/> Heavyweight Champion | before= [[Coley Wallace]]| after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender from 1954 through 1956, he had the better of Coley Wallace as a professional, winning both bouts in 1954, some of his more credible accomplishments may have been a victory vs. future hall of famer [[Jimmy Bivins]] and his two victories against contender [[Nino Valdes]]. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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==Reference source==<br />
* * Miami News March 11, 1949 page 32<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327082Bob Baker2010-12-11T01:27:52Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]{{fact}}, by unanimous decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. Baker finished his amateur career with respectable 31-1 record.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955, he was undefeated, winning all of his 13 competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9, 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity slowly diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327080Bob Baker2010-12-11T01:23:53Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the controversial decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]{{FACT}}, by unanimous decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. Baker finished his amateur career with respectable 31-1 record.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955, he was undefeated, winning all of his 13 competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9, 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=327078Bob Baker2010-12-11T01:22:02Z<p>Capitalmarket: all sources do not mention van</p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''' made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948, with the decision being awarded to [[Coley Wallace]]. On March 9, 1949 Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at heavyweight by eliminating Coley Wallace in the semi-final, by decision and on March 10, 1949 he won the final of that tournament vs. [[Van Curry]]{{FACT}}, by unanimous decision.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955, he was undefeated, winning all of his 13 competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9, 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=User_talk:Capitalmarket&diff=327076User talk:Capitalmarket2010-12-11T01:14:32Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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Remember: this is supposed to be a 100% objective encyclopedia. There is NO ROOM for a contributing Editor's opinion. So adding text to Gene Fullmer's page saying that he "soundly" defeated Robinson is not tolerated. It has been deleted. We appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute, but please do not inject your opinion. "Just the facts," as Jack Webb used to say. Thanks. --[[User:Ric|Ric]] 01:59, 13 November 2010 (UTC)<br />
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[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 1991<br>Modern Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/fullmer.html click]]]<br />
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'''[[:Category:Gene Fullmer Gallery|Gene Fullmer Gallery]]<br />
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* Started professional boxing career with 29 consecutive victories.<br />
* Fullmer had two brothers who boxed: [[Don Fullmer]], who twice challenged for the World Middleweight Title; and [[Jay Fullmer]], who boxed as a Lightweight.<br />
* On January 2 1957, he soundly defeated legendary champ Suger Ray Robinson.<br />
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[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg|thumb|right|Class of 1991<br>Modern Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/fullmer.html click]]]<br />
[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]<br />
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'''Manager''': [[Marv Jensen]]<br><br />
'''[[:Category:Gene Fullmer Gallery|Gene Fullmer Gallery]]<br />
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<br clear=all><br />
* Started professional boxing career with 29 consecutive victories.<br />
* Fullmer had two brothers who boxed: [[Don Fullmer]], who twice challenged for the World Middleweight Title; and [[Jay Fullmer]], who boxed as a Lightweight.<br />
* On January 2 1957, he defeated Suger Ray Robinson.<br />
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[[Category:American World Champions]]<br />
[[Category:IBHOF Members]]<br />
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
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==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision to [[Coley Wallace]] in the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948.<br />
On March 9 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by unanimous decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenging his only loss.<br />
On March 28 1949, at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955, he was undefeated, winning all of his 13 competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9, 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Desry_Sykes&diff=321579Desry Sykes2010-11-06T18:03:12Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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In 1949, he represented Chicago for the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship at heavyweight with the verdict being awarded to [[Bob Baker]] by unanimous decision.</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321577Bob Baker2010-11-06T18:02:26Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision to [[Coley Wallace]] in the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948.<br />
On March 9 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by unanimous decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenging his only loss.<br />
On March 28, 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over future Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9, 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321269Bob Baker2010-11-05T01:12:09Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision to [[Coley Wallace]] in the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948.<br />
On March 3, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by unanymous decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenging his only loss.<br />
On March 28, 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian heavyweight champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
{{end box}}<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321268Bob Baker2010-11-05T01:10:09Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision bout with [[Coley Wallace]] in the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in 1948.<br />
On March 3, 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by unanymous decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenged his only loss.<br />
On March 28, 1949 at [[Madison Square Garden]] representing New York, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] representing Chicago at heavyweight. <br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1955]. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision bout with [[Coley Wallace]] in 1948.<br />
In 1949, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenged his only loss.<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision bout with [[Coley Wallace]] in 1948.<br />
In 1949, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over Wallace at heavyweight, also avenged previous loss to him.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
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[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321257Bob Baker2010-11-04T17:28:06Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
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<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision bout with [[Coley Wallace]] in 1948.<br />
In 1949, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over Wallace at heavyweight.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after doing some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321256Bob Baker2010-11-04T17:26:39Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
'''Bob Baker''''s amateur record is 31-1, with his one loss being a controversial split-decision bout with [[Coley Wallace]] in 1948.<br />
In 1949 Baker, he won the Intercity Golden Gloves championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over Wallace at heavyweight.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950s. At the beginning of his career he won 26 straight bouts, then through most of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his major accomplishments was an impressive victory over Canadian champion [[George Chuvalo]] on September 9 1957. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished and after some exhibitions he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category: African American Boxers]]<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321176Bob Baker2010-11-04T01:27:54Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
* On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over [[Coley Wallace]] at heavyweight.<br />
* In 1949, Baker won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
Baker's amateur record is 31-1. As an amateur he only lost one controversial split decision bout to Coley Wallace in 1948.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Bob Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950's.<br />
At the beginning of his career Baker won 26 straight bouts, then through most <br />
of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his most important accomplishments was impressive victory over George Chuvalo on September 9 1957 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto Ontario, Canada. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished & he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321171Bob Baker2010-11-04T00:51:42Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
* On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over [[Coley Wallace]] at heavyweight.<br />
* In 1949, Baker won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
Baker's amateur record is 31-1. As an amateur he only lost one bout to Coley Wallace in 1948.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Bob Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950's.<br />
At the beginning of his career Baker won 26 straight bouts, then through most <br />
of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his most important accomplishments was impressive victory over George Chuvalo on September 9 1957 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto Ontario, Canada. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished & he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321170Bob Baker2010-11-04T00:50:32Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
* On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over [[Coley Wallace]] at heavyweight.<br />
* In 1949, Baker won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
Baker's amateur record is 31-1. As an amateur he only lost one bout to Coley Wallace in 1948.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Bob Baker was leading contender throughout the 1950's.<br />
At the beginning of his career Baker won 26 straight bouts, then through most <br />
of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his most important accomplishments was victory over George Chuvalo on September 9 1957 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto Ontario, Canada. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished, he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
{{succession box |<br />
before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Bob}}<br />
[[Category:New York Golden Gloves Champions]]<br />
[[Category:Intercity Golden Gloves Champions]]</div>Capitalmarkethttps://boxrec.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bob_Baker&diff=321168Bob Baker2010-11-04T00:48:04Z<p>Capitalmarket: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[file:Baker Bob 2.jpg|left|Bob Baker]] <br />
<boxer>012475</boxer><br />
<br />
==Amateur Career==<br />
* On March 3 1949, Baker won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by decision over [[Coley Wallace]] at heavyweight.<br />
* In 1949, Baker won the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship over [[Desry Sykes]] at heavyweight. <br />
Baker's amateur record is 31-1. As an amateur he only lost one bout to Coley Wallace in 1948.<br />
<br />
==Professional Career==<br />
Bob Baker was leading contender throughout 1950's.<br />
At the beginning of his career Baker won 26 straight bouts, then through most <br />
of 1954 and all of 1955 he was undefeated, winning 13 straight competitive fights. One of his most important accomplishments was victory over George Chuvalo on September 9 1957 in Chuvalo's hometown in Canada. After 1957, Baker's popularity diminished, he retired in 1960.<br />
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|years= 1949 }}<br />
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before= [[Coley Wallace]]|<br />
title= [[Intercity Golden Gloves|Intercity Golden Gloves]] <br /> Heavyweight Champion |<br />
years= 1949 |<br />
after= [[Norvel Lee]]<br />
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