Sugar Ray Robinson had already notched up a pro record of 40-1 by the time he was drafted to the US Army on Feb 27th, 1943. Throughout his 15 month military career, Walker Smith aka Sugar would perform in exhibition boxing matches alongside...(1/5) 
his friend and inspiration Joe Louis, who was also drafted into the US Army around the same time. The pair would go out on tours to perform in front of US Army troops to boost morale. These exhibitions, during an intense war torn era, were seen as vital events to keep...(2/5)
soldiers spirits high.
Despite answering the call of duty, Sugar continued to fight professionally during this time winning all three of his pro bouts. After being honorably discharged in June 1944 Robinson was able to fully focus on fighting and he picked...(3/5)
Despite answering the call of duty, Sugar continued to fight professionally during this time winning all three of his pro bouts. After being honorably discharged in June 1944 Robinson was able to fully focus on fighting and he picked...(3/5)
up right from where he left off. Within two and a half years, Sugar Ray was the welterweight champ, and on top of the world.(4/5)
The ’Service To Others' collection is available now. Learn more about how this collab is helping raise funds for @VetsandPlayers - only at rootsoffight.com #RootsofFight #KnowYourRoots rootsof.co/militaryT (5/5)
