Carmen Basilio facts for kids
Carmen Basilio (born April 2, 1927 – November 7, 2012) was an American boxer who held the welterweight and middleweight world championship. He won the welterweight title from Tony DeMarco in 1955. He then fought Sugar Ray Robinson for the middleweight title. He won the belt from Robinson in 1957, but lost it when they fought again.
He is the uncle of former welterweight boxing champion Billy Backus.
| Preceded by Tony DeMarco |
World Welterweight Champion 10 Jun 1955– 14 Mar 1956 |
Succeeded by Johnny Saxton |
| Preceded by Johnny Saxton |
World Welterweight Champion 12 Sep 1956– 23 Sep 1957 Vacates |
Succeeded by Virgil Akins |
| Preceded by Sugar Ray Robinson |
World Middleweight Champion 23 Sep 1957– 25 Mar 1958 |
Succeeded by Sugar Ray Robinson |
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Basilio against Robinson in 1958
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Basilio testifies to U.S. Senate about mafia in 1960
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