Best of Wilfred Benítez: Top 10 Fights
Wilfred Benítez had 62 fights with 31 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Carlos Palomino, Antonio Cervantes, Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, and Tony Petronelli. The following are Benítez' top 10 fights.
Wilfred Benítez defeats Carlos Palomino
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Mexican boxer Carlos Palomino via 15 round split decision. Benítez was 20 years old with a record of 37-0-1 (25 KOs). Palomino was 29 years old with a record of 27-1-3 (15 KOs). Benítez won the WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Benítez' fights.
Wilfred Benítez defeats Antonio Cervantes
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Colombian boxer Antonio Cervantes via 15 round split decision. Benítez was 17 years old with a record of 26-0 (20 KOs). Cervantes was 30 years old with a record of 50-9-1 (27 KOs). Benítez won the WBA and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles — his first world titles. This fight is the second best performance in Benítez' career.
Wilfred Benítez defeats Roberto Durán
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán via 15 round unanimous decision. Benítez was 23 years old with a record of 44-1-1 (28 KOs). Durán was 30 years old with a record of 74-2 (56 KOs). Benítez successfully defended his WBC super-welterweight title.
Wilfred Benítez loses to Thomas Hearns
On Wilfred Benítez lost to American boxer Thomas Hearns via 15 round majority decision. Benítez was 24 years old with a record of 44-2-1 (28 KOs). Hearns was 24 years old with a record of 35-1 (32 KOs). Benítez lost his WBC super-welterweight title. Despite the loss, Benítez put on a good fight.
Wilfred Benítez defeats Tony Petronelli
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Tony Petronelli via 3rd round TKO. Benítez was 18 years old with a record of 28-0 (21 KOs). Benítez successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine super-lightweight titles.
Wilfred Benítez loses to Sugar Ray Leonard
On Wilfred Benítez lost to American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard via 15th round TKO. Benítez was 21 years old with a record of 38-1-1 (25 KOs). Leonard was 23 years old with an undefeated record of 25-0 (16 KOs). Benítez lost his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. Despite the loss, Benítez put on a good fight till it lasted.
Wilfred Benítez defeats Randy Shields
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Randy Shields via 6th round RTD. Benítez was 19 years old with a record of 35-0-1 (25 KOs).
Wilfred Benítez defeats Roberto Gonzalez
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Roberto Gonzalez via 1st round KO. Benítez was 18 years old with a record of 30-0-1 (22 KOs).
Wilfred Benítez defeats Easy Boy Lake
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Easy Boy Lake in their 3rd fight via 1st round TKO. Benítez was 18 years old with a record of 31-0-1 (23 KOs).
Wilfred Benítez defeats Ray Chavez Guerrero
On Wilfred Benítez defeated Ray Chavez Guerrero via 15th round TKO. Benítez was 18 years old with a record of 32-0-1 (24 KOs).