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His speed, combined with punching power and surprising ring maturity for a 16-year-old, were enough to make him a world-ranked boxer by both the WBA and WBC, then boxing's only world-title recognizing organizations.
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.
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.
29 de jun. de 2022 · A look back at the life and career of boxing legend Wilfred Benitez. Calling himself "The Dragon", Benitez was the youngest world champion in boxing history and the first Latin to win ...
9 de feb. de 2024 · Benitez defeated Antonio Cervantes by a fifteen-round decision to win the WBA Junior Welterweight Championship on March 6, 1976. At the age of 17 years, 5 months, and 23 days, he became the youngest world champion in boxing history.
30 de oct. de 2023 · Benítez earned millions of dollars as a boxer — $1.2 million alone for fighting Leonard (at the time the biggest purse ever for a nonheavyweight) and even more for Durán and Hearns. Puerto...
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 decision over WBA junior welterweight champion Antonio Cervantes. Benitez made three title defenses before climbing in weight and beating WBC welterweight champion Carlos Palomino in 1979.
