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non aesthetic things Interview on why Walker Smith (Ray Robinson) Changed his name to Ray Robinson

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non aesthetic things2 years ago

Hall of Fame boxer Sugar Ray Robinson once backed out of a fight because he had a dream he was going to kill his opponent in the ring. However, after being convinced by a priest, he agreed to fight. He knocked Jimmy Doyle out cold, who was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead the next day. After Jimmy Doyle's death, Robinson found out about how Doyle wanted to use the money earned in the fight to buy his mother a home. So Robinson saved the money from his next four fights to buy Doyle's mom a house.

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EnigmaO2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder People talking back then , so nice

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David White2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder The reporter is star-struck. I love it.

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Mustafa DENIZ2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Even if you are the toughest guy on the planet, you still have to answer to your mom 😂

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Najeero2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder If he never changed his name, Ray Charles probably would've used his real last name, which was Robinson. There was a scene in Ray where someone gave him the last name Charles.

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LL2 years ago

Who should we blame? Robinson for not believing in his revelation & seeking advice from a priest?? The priest for convincing someone to fight even after been told the dream that it might lead to death??

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Tania Chanae2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Black mommas are not now, nor have they ever been someone you play with 😂😭♥️🤣

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Manny Remontada2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder The respect for mothers is amazing, here is a straight up killer but he still humbled himself to take an ass whooping from his mum.

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The AnarchoChrist2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Ray Charles's name was Ray Robinson, but he had to use his middle name as his last name because he didn't want to be confused with the boxer.

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Emma🪐2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder 🤣🤣🤣

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OldStuffFan2 years ago

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Auctus Macula2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder The evil white man is clearly starstruck. And for good reason. So much love and class in that clip. Cheers.

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Mike Stroud2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Awesome, never knew that! 🤝

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Listen up 2Kmyteam2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Isn’t it crazy what black folks had to do to show they were good enough to be paid top dollar for entertainment

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Donald Aguilar2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder I remember when most athletes, including Sugar Ray, Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore were not only gentlemen but also well-spoken. Then came Cassius. Sports has been going downhill since. Now, the NBA games end in fights.

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DavBeau2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder The GOAT

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Todd McLaughlin2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Don’t mess with your mama, she will set you straight!

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Kilanko SSN💙2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder How can I download this video

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GC2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Similar to story Jeff Mayweather tells of Floyd Snr and Roger fighting at gym and Jeff rings his mum and she shouts down phone telling them off and they immediately freeze on the spot

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Ayden Bentley2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder The priest after hearing Robinson killed his opponent In the ring: hmmm

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Govind2 years ago

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Arsenia N. DeGracia ( Fe) 2nd Real X Account2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder And Muhammad Ali, the great boxer changed his name . He used to be “ Cassius Clay”

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CAPTAIN_MILLZ2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder 🤯

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Bror Monberg2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Hilarious...Ray is a natural....fun story!

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J. Craig Wallace2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder 😂😂

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Jerry Gregory2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder 🤣

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C2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Awesome interview. America used to be a unique and interesting place.

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Beni2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Good story. 👏🏻👏🏻

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ThatYoungBlackMan 🖤2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder 😂😂

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ENRESILIENCIA2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder @ezdubs_bot English to Spanish

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Global-Hues Achievements2 years ago

@llakuba @PicturesFoIder Cool story, our Black mother’s 😂

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