Al Robinson

Albert Robinson was a boxer from Oakland, California who competed in the featherweight division during his career.

Amateur career

Robinson was the featherweight silver medalist in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. 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

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.