Best Defensive Effort in a Losing Cause

[Bill Paxtom]

'Best Defensive Effort in a Losing Cause'

December 3, 1982

Wilfred Benitez against Thomas Hearns.

Wilfred {Age; 24 years, 2 months} was not given much of a chance to
last the distance against 'The Hit Man'.

But, on defense alone, Wilfred not only lasted the 15-Round distance,
but he kept the bout much closer than anybody thought.