Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Al Nettlow

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Ray Robinson 145 lbs beat Al Nettlow 147 lbs by TKO in round 3 of 10

  • Date: 1942-12-14
  • Location: Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Referee: Matt Adgie

Notes

  • Robinson was a 10-1 favorite.
  • Promoter Herman Taylor donated the profit from this card to the USO.
  • The Associated Press reported: "Robinson hit him with virtually every punch. How Nettlow stayed up probably is a mystery to most of the 7,868 spectators who contributed to a gross gate of $17,203.50."
  • After the fight, Nettlow's manager, Al Weil, said, "He didn't have a chance."
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