Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

Boxing Hall of Famer and Canastota native Carmen Basilio dies at age 85
Posted: 11.07.2012 at 11:07 AM Updated: 11.07.2012 at 6:30 PM
0
Carmen Basilio   / Photo: Alex Dunbar
Photo

Carmen Basilio, a genial onion farmer's son with a malevolent left hook who wrested the world middleweight boxing crown from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957, has died. He was 85.

More CNY News Photos
more photos
Follow CNY Central
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
CNY Biz Central
Get information from our team of experts.
CNY Biz Central - Legal
Helpful advice about finding the right attorney for your legal needs.
CNY Biz Central - Senior Living
Find the assistance you need here.
Contest Corner
Enter to win!