Carmen Basilio´s best performances ?

Robinson I - superb display of his style in a classic match up.
Tony DeMarco II - Walks through hell to defend his title, shows his mental fortitude as well as his physical skills to wreck DeMarco late.
Saxton II - Isn't letting anyone get away with his title and absoloutly destroys his former vanquisher.

 

1.) Robinson 1
2.) Tony Demarco I
3.) Tony Demarco 2
4.) Kid Gavilan
5.) Johnny Saxton II
6.) Ike Williams
7.) Johnny Saxton III
8.) Fullmer I
9.) Billy Graham II
10.) Art Aragon

 

Both fights with Tony DeMarco in 1955...and beating Sugar Ray for the title in 1957...

 

Yeah, both Demarco fights, though I think the 2nd one is better.

And Robinson.

 

Just watched the rematch with Langlois, a superb display of boxing by Basilio for once. Really shows the more technical side of his game. Of course it is still a barn burner, but definitely in his top 5 performances, now IMO.

 

1. Robinson I
2. DeMarco I
3. Gil Turner

 

Good thread I'll check some of these fights out. I've seen both Demarco fights, both Robinson fights, Fullmer fights and the Gavilan fight but will see more. I'm a big fan of Basilio.