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Best of Carmen Basilio: Top 10 Fights

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Carmen Basilio had 79 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Sugar Ray Robinson, Johnny Saxton, Tony DeMarco, Gene Fullmer, and Art Aragon. The following are Basilio's top 10 fights.

Carmen Basilio's boxing career

  1. Carmen Basilio defeats Sugar Ray Robinson

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Sugar Ray Robinson via 15 round split decision. Basilio was 30 years old with a record of 52-12-7 (25 KOs). Robinson was 36 years old with a record of 140-5-2 (92 KOs). Basilio won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Basilio's fights.

  2. Carmen Basilio defeats Johnny Saxton

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Johnny Saxton in the rematch via 9th round TKO. Basilio was 29 years old with a record of 49-12-7 (23 KOs). Basilio won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Basilio's career.

  3. Carmen Basilio defeats Johnny Saxton

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Johnny Saxton in their 3rd fight via 2nd round TKO. Basilio was 29 years old with a record of 50-12-7 (24 KOs). Basilio successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.

  4. Carmen Basilio loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight

    On Carmen Basilio lost to Sugar Ray Robinson in the rematch via 15 round split decision. Basilio was 30 years old with a record of 52-13-7 (25 KOs). Robinson was 36 years old with a record of 140-6-2 (92 KOs). Basilio lost his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. Despite the loss, Basilio put on a good fight.

  5. Carmen Basilio defeats Tony DeMarco

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Tony DeMarco via 12th round TKO. Basilio was 28 years old with a record of 45-11-7 (21 KOs). DeMarco was 23 years old with a record of 46-5-1 (29 KOs). Basilio won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles — his first world titles.

  6. Carmen Basilio defeats Tony DeMarco in their 2nd fight

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Tony DeMarco in the rematch via 12th round TKO. Basilio was 28 years old with a record of 48-11-7 (22 KOs). DeMarco was 23 years old with a record of 47-6-1 (30 KOs). Basilio successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.

  7. Carmen Basilio loses to Gene Fullmer

    On Carmen Basilio lost to Gene Fullmer via 14th round TKO. Basilio was 32 years old with a record of 54-14-7 (27 KOs). Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 41-4 (12 KOs). Despite the loss, Basilio put on a good fight till it lasted.

  8. Carmen Basilio defeats Art Aragon

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Art Aragon via 8th round TKO. Basilio was 31 years old with a record of 53-13-7 (26 KOs).

  9. Carmen Basilio defeats Harold Jones

    On Carmen Basilio defeated Harold Jones via 4th round TKO. Basilio was 30 years old with a record of 51-12-7 (25 KOs).

  10. Carmen Basilio loses to Kid Gavilan

    On Carmen Basilio lost to Cuban boxer Kid Gavilan via 15 round split decision. Basilio was 26 years old with a record of 35-11-5 (17 KOs). Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 94-13-4 (27 KOs). Despite the loss, Basilio put on a good fight.