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1998

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

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This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. Spanning his career from the early Depression-era days until his death in 1989, this special brings to light the many sides of Robinson: flashy public icon, womanizer, comeback kid, philanthropist, fighter. Includes rare film footage, never-before-seen home movies and interviews.

Duration

0h 59m

Released

December 8, 1998

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  • Sugar Ray Robinson
  • Nigel Collins
  • Dave Anderson
  • Ray Robinson Jr.
  • Woody Allen
  • Muhammad Ali
  • Jake LaMotta
  • Evelyn Nelson

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