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Robert Villemain

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Villemain in 1950

Robert Villemain (January 10, 1924 in Paris, France - September 4, 1984 in Montfermeil, France ) was a French boxer. Villemain defeated Hall of Famers Kid Gavilán and Jake LaMotta during his career.[1] He lost his Pennsylvania middleweight title to Sugar Ray Robinson in 1950.[2]

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  1. ^ George, Clarence (September 22, 2014). "Villemain: No Surrender Monkey". Boxing.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  2. ^ "Robinson Beats Villemain". Chicago Tribune. Part 3, p. 1. June 6, 1950. archives.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
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