The Kings documentary - Leonard, Hagler, Hearns and Duran

[TitoFan]

Always miffed how they managed to totally ignore Wilfredo Benitez. He fought all but Hagler... and defeated Duran. Lost an MD to Hearns and a 15th round TKO loss to Leonard.

[SlimTrae]

Always miffed how they managed to totally ignore Wilfredo Benitez. He fought all but Hagler... and defeated Duran. Lost an MD to Hearns and a 15th round TKO loss to Leonard.

Good call. I've heard these 4 for so long, until this post I forgot how special Benitez was inside the ring. And to be so young when he was on his game.

[ykdadamaja]

I always wonder why we forget about Wilfred Benitez in the equation?

[Master]

Duran was the greatest lightweight ever.
Hagler was one of the greatest middleweight ever.
Leonard was the 2nd greatest welterweight ever.
Hearns was one of the greatest pound for pound boxers ever.

When you compare their challengers to these Gods of boxing, then most do not meet the grade. The fact that Wilfred Benitez is mentioned as the missing 5th boxer, is a testament to how great he truly was.

[Mark TKO]

Just finished it. Brilliant doc.

I had completely forgotten that Leonard and Duran fought a 3rd bout - though as the doc says being forgotten about is the best thing for it.

[Master]

Leonard v Duran 3 was a terrible fight but Roberto landed a big right hand in the last round that cut Ray very badly. That was the only real meaningful punch he landed in the fight.

Hearns got robbed in their 2nd fight.

[Mark TKO]

Yep proper robbery of Tommy that one.

They knew they couldn't give him the win but a draw made sure the path to more $$$ stayed intact.

Watch the documentary.