“His use of rhythm, his timing, his footwork. Ray Robinson was the greatest combination of speed and power that ever came together in one fighter.”

—  Sugar Ray Robinson

Mike Silver on Sugar Ray Robinson's abilities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xtgUSEbT2I
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