Sugar Ray Robinson vs Erislandy Lara primes at 154lbs

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Oct 25, 2025.


Who wins?

  1. Robinson KO/TKO

    7 vote(s)
    77.8%

  2. Robinson PTS

    2 vote(s)
    22.2%

  3. Lara KO/TKO

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Lara PTS

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Robinson obviously never fought at 154lbs, but if he fought there whenever you think would be best, either him moving up from 147lbs at his best, or dropping down from 160lbs at his best.

    Who wins this matchup?
     
    Devon, Oct 25, 2025
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  2. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lara sucks. Obviously, Robinson.
     
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  3. Bronze Tiger

    Bronze Tiger Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Robinson’ s footwork was just as good as Lara’s in my opinion…Sugar Ray TKO
     
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  4. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well Lara would have a excellent chance to beat Robinson today. Almost 40 yrs after his death.
    But head to head , prime vs prime?
    His chances would slightly be better than mine.
    And I'm over 50 yrs old.
    Slim and none would be his chances.
    And slim went on vacation.
     
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  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Wha… Robinson via moider Lara ain’t no animal like “Sugar”
     
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  6. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    I mean expect for a handful of 147lbers so does everybody next to Robbi lol.
     
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  7. Fergy

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    Robinson
     
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