On May 4, 1959, the National Boxing Association stripped Sugar Ray Robinson of his title due to inactivity and failing to return against Carmen Basilio. On August 28, 1959 Carmen Basilio and Gene Fullmer competed for the vacant title in a f
Vacant National Boxing Association World middleweight titleCampeonato del Mundo del Peso Medio1959-08-28Cow Palace, Daly City, California1959 Fight of the Year - Ring Magazine