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Ray Robinson beat Silent Stafford by RTD in round 2 of 4

• Date: 1940-10-08
• Location: Municipal Auditorium, Savannah, Georgia, USA
• Referee: Joe Magee

Fans witnessed a fighter widely regarded as the next world lightweight champion when Ray Robinson took to the ring. He decisively outclassed Silent Stafford, a local competitor recognized as being above average. Robinson showcased his exceptional skills to the spectators. He appeared to be equipped with all the necessities required of a champion. He actually made a good fighter look bad. Referee Joe Magee stopped the fight after the second. Robinson scored a nine-count knockdown in the second. The fight was scheduled for four two-minute rounds with amateur rules prevailing. (Savannah Evening Press)