As per our current Database, Carmen Basilio has been died on Nov 7, 2012 (age 85).
When Carmen Basilio die, Carmen Basilio was 85 years old.
| Popular As | Carmen Basilio |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 2, 1927 (New York) |
| Birthday | April 2 |
| Town/City | New York |
| Nationality | New York |
Carmen Basilio’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Carmen Basilio was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Welterweight and middleweight world champion who compiled a 56-16-7 record with 27 knockouts in his career.
He began his career on November 24, 1948, securing a 3rd round knockout; he was back in the ring for his second fight just five days later.
He first became world champion on June 10, 1955, knocking out welterweight world champion Tony Demarco in the 12th round, in what became a classic fight.
He had four children with Jose Basilio, whom he was married to until his death.
His most famous fight occurred on September 23, 1957, when he defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round decision to win the middleweight world title.
