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Which boxer did Robinson defeat to achieve his fifth divisional world championship?
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Robinson defeated Carmen Basilio to achieve his fifth divisional world championship. Basilio was a hard-hitting and tough fighter, and the fight was a close one. However, Robinson was able to outbox Basilio and win by a unanimous decision. This victory made Robinson the only boxer in history to win world championships in five different weight classes.
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