Wilfred Benítez losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Wilfred Benítez has compiled a 53-8-1 (31) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. He has eight losses, two of them in title fights.
8. Wilfred Benítez loses to Scott Papasodora via unanimous decision
On September 18, 1990 Wilfred Benítez faced Scott Papasodora. Benítez was 32 years old with a record of 53-7-1, and Papasodora was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was coming off a win. Benítez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Papasodora.
7. Wilfred Benítez loses to Pat Lawlor via points decision
On May 23, 1990 Wilfred Benítez faced Pat Lawlor. Benítez was 31 years old with a record of 52-6-1, and Lawlor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was coming off a win. Benítez lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lawlor.
6. Wilfred Benítez loses to Carlos Maria del Valle Herrera via KO
On November 28, 1986 Wilfred Benítez faced Carlos Maria del Valle Herrera. Benítez was 28 years old with a record of 51-5-1, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Herrera stopped Benítez via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
5. Wilfred Benítez loses to Matthew Hilton via KO
On February 15, 1986 Wilfred Benítez faced Matthew Hilton. Benítez was 27 years old with a record of 49-4-1, and Hilton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hilton stopped Benítez via KO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Wilfred Benítez loses to Davey Moore via KO
On July 14, 1984 Wilfred Benítez faced Davey Moore in a super welterweight bout. Benítez was 25 years old with a record of 46-3-1, and Moore was 25 with a record of 13-1. Both Benítez and Moore were coming off a win. Moore stopped Benítez via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Wilfred Benítez loses to Mustafa Hamsho via unanimous decision
On July 16, 1983 Wilfred Benítez faced Mustafa Hamsho. Benítez was 24 years old with a record of 45-2-1, and Hamsho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benítez was coming off a win. Benítez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hamsho.
2. Wilfred Benítez loses to Thomas Hearns via majority decision
On December 3, 1982 Wilfred Benítez defended his WBC super welterweight title against Thomas Hearns. Benítez was 24 years old with a record of 44-1-1, and Hearns was 24 with a record of 35-1. Benítez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Hearns was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benítez lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Hearns.
1. Wilfred Benítez loses to Sugar Ray Leonard via KO
On November 30, 1979 Wilfred Benítez defended his The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight titles against Sugar Ray Leonard. Benítez was 21 years old with a record of 38-0-1, and Leonard was 23 with a record of 25-0. Benítez was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Leonard was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Leonard stopped Benítez via TKO in the 15th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 15th round.