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Is anyone capable of breaking this record ???
Puerto Rican Wilfredo Benítez (53-8-1, 31 KO), known as "The Radar" due to his defensive skills, became a World Boxing Champion at the age of 17 beating Colombian Kid Pambelé. At the age of 22 he had titles in three (3) different weight divisions and a record of 41-1-1 with 25 KO's. In addition to Pambelé, he fought names such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, Davey Moore, Mustafá Hamsho and Carlos Palomino, among others. :o
noone can break it cuz the limit now is18 to be pro
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Originally Posted by the phenom
Thats the United States many Countries have lower age restrictions....Down to 16 I believe
Wilfredo Benítez now suffers from pugilistic dementia(punch drunkingness)
It is true that he is in a bad health condition today due to the punches and some other things that he did in his life, but I am talking about his accomplishments in the ring. :-X
Just think, a 17 years boy beating Kid Pambelé, 22 years three (3) world titles. :appl:
Probably not many (if any) boxers would accomplish this even if they were allowed to fight professionally at 2 years. :boxing2:
Fair play to him :o
Floyd Mayweather won his first world title by beating Featherweight champion Azumah Nelson at age 11.
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Originally Posted by smashcrusher
One of the examples I do remember is Jorge Paez Jr, who turned pro at 17 I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
oh ok tahnx i didnt knowQuote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahn
Good post! And while some considered Benitez to lack a good KO punch, he actually had deceptively good power. Just ask Maurice Hope, whom Benitez KO'ed in devastating fashion in their 1981 WBC Light-Middleweight championship match.Quote:
Originally Posted by Puerto Rican Punch