Al Robinson
American boxer
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Albert Robinson (June 18, 1947 – January 24, 1974) was a boxer from Oakland, California who competed in the featherweight division (– 57 kg) during his career.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Robinson |
| Born | June 18, 1947 Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1974 (aged 26) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Height | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Weight class | Featherweight |
Medal record | |
Amateur career
Robinson was the featherweight (125 pounds) silver medalist in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.[1] In the final Robinson lost a highly disputed bout to Antonio Roldan of Mexico. Robinson was dominating the fight when suddenly the referee gave Robinson a warning. About a minute later, the referee issued a second violation for an alleged butt that opened up a bloody gash on Roldan's head. This resulted in Robinson's automatic disqualification.
Olympic results
1968 – Mexico City
Below are the results of Al Robinson, a featherweight boxer who represented the United States at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics:
| Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 |  John Cheshire | Won by referee stopped contest |
| Round of 16 |  Teogenes Pelegrino | Won by knockout in the second round |
| Quarterfinals |  Abdel Hady Khallaf Allah | Won by decision 5–0 |
| Semifinals |  Ivan Mihailov | Won by decision 4–2 |
| Final |  Antonio Roldán | Lost by disqualification (won silver medal) |
Pro career
Robinson turned pro in 1969 and won his first six bouts before being KO'd by journeyman Fermin Soto. He recovered after the loss to win his next six bouts.
Death
On April 30, 1971, Robinson lapsed into a coma, after complaining that he was feeling ill after a workout at the New Oakland Boxing Club. Robinson never came out of the coma, and died on January 24, 1974.
