Robson Gracie Dies at 88 Years Old via alonsopvt
Robson passed away on Friday in Rio de Janeiro. The father of Charles, Flavia, Renzo, Ralph, Ryan , Keila and Robson Jr., Robson was born in 1935. The second son of 21 born to the patriarch of the family, Carlos Gracie, Robson followed the footsteps of his uncle Hélio Gracie and his older brother, Carlson, and debuted in vale tudo with a victory over capoeira fighter Artur Emídio.
“I was very hurt, so my father considered stopping the fight at [an intermission] and I said, ‘Father if you do that I'll lower my shorts and urinate in the middle of the ring,’” Robson said. The fight continued and Robson's bravery was rewarded with a draw. Robson was also involved in politics. His notoriety in jiu-jitsu led him to be hired as a bodyguard of renowned deputy Leonel Brizola. After the 1964 military coup, he was imprisoned for 64 days and tortured until he was released through the intervention of his uncle Hélio.
“I was tied up at home with my son Renzo's yellow belt, I was tortured and saw unthinkable things,” Robson said. “Hélio Gracie was the one who intervened with Figueiredo and General Sylvio Frota. Of the 50 who were imprisoned with me, 49 died.” Later, in the 1980s, during Leonel Brizola's first term as governor of Rio de Janeiro, Robson assumed the presidency of the Superintendence of Sports of the State of Rio de Janeiro . During this period, he promoted the return of vale tudo events to the state, including the legendary rematch between
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