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Wilfred "Wilfredo" Benítez (born September 12, 1958) is an American-born Puerto Rican former professional boxer and the youngest world champion in the sport's history.
Wilfred o Wilfredo Benítez (nacido en 12 de septiembre de 1958) es un exboxeador puertorriqueño que fue campeón mundial en tres distintas divisiones. A Benítez también se le conoce como Wilfredo. Sus apodos sobre el cuadrilátero eran El Radar y La Biblia del Boxeo .
Box-pro 62 bouts. Benitez was knocked down in the first round. In the sixth round Chapman received a standing 8-count. Benitez down in rd 1 & standing 8-count in rd 2. Breaks his ankle following knockdown. Turner suffered several cuts and on the advice of the ringside Doctor referee Eddie Eckert stopped the bout.
9 de feb. de 2024 · Wilfred Benitez was a boxing prodigy. He was an outstanding counter-puncher and a great defensive fighter, which earned him the nickname "El Radar." Benitez defeated Antonio Cervantes by a fifteen-round decision to win the WBA Junior Welterweight Championship on March 6, 1976 .
30 de ene. de 2022 · Today marks the 40 th anniversary of what arguably is the greatest victory posted by Benitez, known as El Radar for the pinpoint precision of his punches. The date was Jan. 30, 1982, and Benitez, still only 23, came in as the reigning WBC junior middleweight titleholder, his third championship in as many weight classes, and with a 43 ...
30 de ene. de 2021 · Wilfred Benítez ganó su primer título mundial ante el colombiano Antonio Cervantes. Así, el puertorriqueño se convirtió en el campeón mundial más joven de la historia, con 17 años y 176 días,...
Wilfred Benitez. THIS PUERTO Rican prodigy was a stylish boxer with sneaky punching power. He turned pro at the age of 15 and proclaimed himself "The Bible of Boxing" because of his technical superiority in the ring. At 17 years and six months, he became the youngest fighter in boxing history to win a world title when he was awarded a split ...
