Carmen Basilio's Top 10 Fights

Carmen Basilio's boxing record include 79 fights, 27 KO wins, 4 KO wins in world-title fights, and winning 3 world titles at 2 different weight divisions. Here is a look at his 10 best performances — 7 of these are KO wins.
  • #1.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Johnny Saxton in their 3rd fight

    On February 22, 1957, Carmen Basilio and Johnny Saxton met again in an immediate rematch.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 10 days.

    Carmen Basilio made very easy work of Johnny Saxton in the rematch, stopping the challenger via TKO in the 2nd. Basilio improves his record to 50-12-7 (24 KOs)

  • #2.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Johnny Saxton in their 2nd fight

    On September 12, 1956, Carmen Basilio and Johnny Saxton met again in an immediate rematch.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 29 days.

    In the rematch, Carmen Basilio stopped the champion via TKO in the 9th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and is crowned the new The Ring welterweight champion. Basilio improves his record to 49-12-7 (23 KOs)

  • #3.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Tony DeMarco in their 1st fight

    On June 10, 1955, a 28-year-old Carmen Basilio (44-11-7, 20 KOs) got a shot at the The Ring welterweight title held by 23-year-old Tony DeMarco (46-5-1, 29 KOs).

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 20 days. DeMarco was on a 1-fight win streak with a 55% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 9 days.

    Carmen Basilio stopped the champion via TKO in the 12th round of the 15-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new The Ring welterweight champion. Basilio improves his record to 45-11-7 (21 KOs), while DeMarco adds a loss to his record at 46-6-1.

  • #4.

    Carmen Basilio defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 1st fight

    On September 23, 1957, a 30-year-old Carmen Basilio (51-12-7, 25 KOs) got a shot at the The Ring middleweight title held by 36-year-old Sugar Ray Robinson (140-5-2, 92 KOs).

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 7 days. Robinson was on a 1-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 22 days.

    Carmen Basilio defeated Sugar Ray Robinson via split decision and wins the The Ring title. Basilio improves his record to 52-12-7, while Robinson adds a loss to his record at 140-6-2.

  • #5.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Tony DeMarco in their 2nd fight

    On November 30, 1955, Carmen Basilio and Tony DeMarco met again in a rematch.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 11-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 23 days. DeMarco was on a 1-fight win streak with a 55% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 16 days.

    In the rematch, Carmen Basilio stopped Tony DeMarco via TKO in the 12th round of the 15-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his The Ring welterweight title. Basilio improves his record to 48-11-7 (22 KOs), while DeMarco adds a loss to his record at 47-7-1.

  • #6.

    Carmen Basilio stops Guillermo Gimenez in their 2nd fight

    On July 31, 1950, a 23-year-old Carmen Basilio (21-3-3, 13 KOs) and Guillermo Gimenez met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 48% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 10 days.

    In the rematch, Carmen Basilio stopped Guillermo Gimenez via RTD in the 8th round. Basilio improves his record to 22-3-3 (14 KOs)

  • #7.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Gaby Ferland in their 2nd fight

    On May 5, 1950, a 23-year-old Carmen Basilio (19-3-3, 11 KOs) and Gaby Ferland met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Basilio came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 44% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 23 days.

    In the rematch, Carmen Basilio stopped Gaby Ferland via KO in the 1st round. Basilio improves his record to 20-3-3 (12 KOs)

  • #8.

    Carmen Basilio knocks out Art Aragon

    On September 5, 1958, a 31-year-old Carmen Basilio (52-13-7, 25 KOs) and Art Aragon met in the ring.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 11 days.

    Carmen Basilio stopped Art Aragon via TKO in the 8th round. Basilio improves his record to 53-13-7 (26 KOs)

  • #9.

    Carmen Basilio defeats Billy Graham in their 2nd fight

    On June 6, 1953, a 26-year-old Carmen Basilio (34-10-4, 17 KOs) and Billy Graham met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Basilio came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 26 days.

    In the rematch, Carmen Basilio defeated Billy Graham via unanimous decision in the 12-round fight. Basilio improves his record to 35-10-4

  • #10.

    Carmen Basilio loses to Kid Gavilan

    On September 18, 1953, a 26-year-old Carmen Basilio (35-10-5, 17 KOs) got a shot at the welterweight The Ring title held by 27-year-old Cuban boxer Kid Gavilan (94-13-4, 27 KOs).

    Basilio came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 24 days. Gavilán was on a 3-fight win streak with a 24% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 23 days.

    Kid Gavilán defeated Carmen Basilio via split decision and successfully defended his The Ring welterweight title. Gavilán improves his record to 95-13-4, while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 35-11-5.

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