Gene Fullmer
Professional boxer, middleweight champion
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent middleweight boxer, achieved acclaim through a successful career spanning from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. Claimed the world middleweight title in 1957, defended it multiple times. Notable for the rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson, which included two major bouts. Retired from professional boxing in 1963, achieving a significant record. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991, recognizing contributions to the sport.
Winning the world middleweight title in 1957
Defeating Sugar Ray Robinson in 1961
Holding the world middleweight championship multiple times
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