a 10-round rematch took place february 5, 1943, at olympia stadium in detroit, michigan. the eighth round was historic. lamotta landed a right to robinson's head and a left to his body, sending him through the ropes. robinson was saved by the bell at the count of nine. lamotta, who was already leading on the scorecards before knocking robinson out of the ring, pummeled and outpointed him for the rest of the fight. robinson had trouble keeping lamotta at bay. lamotta won via unanimous decision, giving robinson the first defeat of his career.