Did You Know This

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Did you know that Wilfredo Benitez on March 6, 1976 was the youngest fighter to ever win a World Championship at 17?

Did you know that Wilfredo Benitez on March 6, 1976 was the youngest fighter to ever win a World Championship at 17?

Did you know that Benitez turned pro at 15, and was managed by his father Gregorio Benitez?

Did you know that GreGorio Benitez was a member of one of Puerto Rico's most famous boxing families, his brothers Frankie and Gregory Benitez were also top contenders in the 1970?

Did you know on May 23, 1981, at age 22, he became the youngest three-time world champion in boxing history by knocking out WBC World Super Welterweight Champion Maurice Hope in twelve rounds in Las Vegas?
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