Robinson spent the rest of the 1960s fighting 10-round contests. In October 1961 Robinson defeated future world champion Denny Moyer by a unanimous decision. A 12–5 favorite, the 41-year-old Robinson defeated the 22-year-old Moyer by staying on the outside, rather than engaging him.Conkilin, William R. (October 22, 1961) "Robinson Beats Moyer in Ten-Rounder Here". The New York Times. Retrieved June 6, 2007. In their rematch four months later, Moyer defeated Robinson on points, as he pressed the action and made Robinson back up throughout the fight. Moyer won 7–3 on all three judges scorecards.Teague, Robert L. (February 18, 1962). "Denny Moyer Defeats Robinson". The New York Times. Retrieved June 6, 2007. Robinson lost twice more in 1962, before winning six consecutive fights against mostly lesser opposition. In February 1963 Robinson lost by a unanimous decision to former world champion and fellow Hall of Famer Joey Giardello. Giardello knocked Robinson down in the fourth round, and the 43-year-old took until the count of nine to rise to his feet.Left Hook Floors Sugar Ray in 4th, The New York Times, June 25, 1963. Retrieved June 6, 2007. Robinson was also nearly knocked down in the sixth round, but was saved by the bell. He rallied in the seventh and eight rounds, before struggling in the final two. He then embarked on an 18-month boxing tour of Europe.
robinson spent the rest of the 1960s fighting 10-round contests in october 1961 robinson defeated future world champion denny moyer by a unanimous decision a 12–5 favorite the 41-year-old robinson defeated the 22-year-old moyer by staying on the outside rather than engaging himconkilin william r (october 22 1961) "robinson beats moyer in ten-rounder here" the new york times retrieved june 6 2007 in their rematch four months later moyer defeated robinson on points as he pressed the action and made robinson back up throughout the fight moyer won 7–3 on all three judges scorecardsteague robert l (february 18 1962) "denny moyer defeats robinson" the new york times retrieved june 6 2007 robinson lost twice more in 1962 before winning six consecutive fights against mostly lesser opposition in february 1963 robinson lost by a unanimous decision to former world champion and fellow hall of famer joey giardello giardello knocked robinson down in the fourth round and the 43-year-old took until the count of nine to rise to his feetleft hook floors sugar ray in 4th the new york times june 25 1963 retrieved june 6 2007 robinson was also nearly knocked down in the sixth round but was saved by the bell he rallied in the seventh and eight rounds before struggling in the final two he then embarked on an 18-month boxing tour of europe