Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta (1st meeting)

Jake LaMotta 158 lbs lost to Ray Robinson 145 lbs by UD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 1942-10-02
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA
• Referee: Frank Fullam
• Judge: Joe Agnello
• Judge: Bill Healy

Notes

• Robinson was a 5-1 favorite.
• There was a crowd of 12,784 at Madison Square Garden.
• The gross gate of $29,434.
• The Associated Press gave Robinson seven rounds, LaMotta two, and called one even.
• The United Press had Robinson winning eight rounds and gave LaMotta two.

External Links

• "Ray Robinson Pounds Out Win Over LaMotta" October 3, 1942 - The Associated Press
• "Robinson Gains Little Fame By Friday Victory" October 5, 1942 - United Press