Carmen Basilio
Boxer

Carmen Basilio Net Worth

Carmen Basilio was a professional boxer born on April 2, 1927 in New York. He was a welterweight and middleweight world champion, and had an impressive career with a record of 56-16-7 and 27 knockouts.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 2, 1927
Birth Place New York
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 7, 2012 (age 85)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)

About

Welterweight and middleweight world champion who compiled a 56-16-7 record with 27 knockouts in his career.

Before Fame

He began his career on November 24, 1948, securing a 3rd round knockout; he was back in the ring for his second fight just five days later.

Trivia

He first became world champion on June 10, 1955, knocking out welterweight world champion Tony Demarco in the 12th round, in what became a classic fight.

Family Life

He had four children with Jose Basilio, whom he was married to until his death.

Associated With

His most famous fight occurred on September 23, 1957, when he defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round decision to win the middleweight world title.

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