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Sugar Ray Robinson, the epitome of boxing excellence, etched his name into the annals of sports history with his remarkable skill, determination, and resilience. Today, we commemorate a monumental moment in his illustrious career – the day he defeated Carmen Basilio to regain his middleweight boxing title. Join us on a philatelic journey as we explore how Sugar Ray Robinson's triumph over Carmen Basilio is immortalized on postage stamps, capturing the essence of his boxing legacy for generations to come. Born Walker Smith Jr. on May 3, 1921, in Ailey, Georgia, Sugar Ray Robinson rose to prominence in the boxing...