Carmen Basilio

Within the recorded range there are 79 bouts between 1948 and 1961, about one every 1.9 months. 27 of the 56 wins came inside the distance, 3 of them in the first round. Of the 16 losses, 2 came inside the distance and 14 on the cards. The best win came against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957, who was rated 2541 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 9 times. The loss to Billy Graham (American) in 1952 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was flat.