It irks me...

[ykdadamaja]

... When, they talk about the four kings, Hagler, Leonard, Hearns and Duran and do not even mention Wilfred Benitez. That is not fair and disrespectful to Benitez.

What about you? It's like talking about the heavyweights of the 1990's and not even mentioning Michael Moorer, but mentioning Tyson, Holyfield and Lewis. At least mention Benitez's name for goodness sake!

[TitoFan]

Thank you! Been saying this for years, bro. Benitez fought and beat Roberto Duran. He lost to Hearns via a competitive majority decision... and I thought the stoppage loss against Leonard was highly premature.
All in all, Benitez acquitted himself well against the other fighters mentioned.

But he always gets slighted.

Why? I guess that's a matter of opinion and discussion.

Here's another opinion on the subject.


https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-new...-hagler/211401

[Master]

Benitez was the youngest world champion and gave Leonard a tough hard fight. He beat Duran and went the distance with Tommy Hearns so should be up there with the 4 kings.

I don’t agree with you about Moorer.