Sugar Ray Robinson

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1. When was Sugar Ray Robinson born?May 3, 1921
2. When did Sugar Ray Robinson die?April 12, 1989 (age 67)
3. Where was Sugar Ray Robinson born?Detroit, Michigan, USA
4. What is Sugar Ray Robinson known for?Widely considered the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history
5. What is the notable streak?Had an unbeaten streak of 130 fights from 1943 to 1951
6. What was Sugar Ray Robinson's real name?He was born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan.

Pugilist: An archaic term for a boxer, emphasizing the skill and artistry of the sport.
Undisputed Champion: A boxer who holds all major world titles in a specific weight division simultaneously.
Pound-for-pound: A subjective ranking system that compares boxers across different weight classes as if they were all of equal size and strength.