Wilfred Benitez.

[Master]

I just do not buy the fact that he only trained for 2 weeks to SRL, that was a hell of a fight against a peak Leonard.

[Puerto Rican Punch]

I just do not buy the fact that he only trained for 2 weeks to SRL, that was a hell of a fight against a peak Leonard.

That is what is said, but I cannot garantee it because I was not there. However, I can tell how great he was. It was amazing how a 17 years old kid beat Antonio Cervantes "Kid Pambelé" to become the youngest World Champ in boxing history. It was also amazing how someone could be in front of Duran in the ropes and avoid all those punches. No doubt why he was called "The Radar".

However, it is sad how his career ended and how bad his health is.

[Galaxy]

A great fighter! Add to his being the youngest champion ever is that he won titles at 3 weights by the age of 22!

Very intelligent in the ring, fast reflexes & instincts made him brilliant defensively.

Its a shame he never took training seriously, he could have been even better & may have lasted long in the game...

[CGM]

A great fighter! Add to his being the youngest champion ever is that he won titles at 3 weights by the age of 22!

Very intelligent in the ring, fast reflexes & instincts made him brilliant defensively.

Its a shame he never took training seriously, he could have been even better & may have lasted long in the game...

Yeah. And he had great head movement. If only he'd had a little more pop he'd of been something else.

The Hilton fight depressed the hell out of me.

[Spicoli]

Have mostly slept on Benitez to be honest.Liked what I saw though,a little herky jerky but smooth at the same time.Sad to hear about his struggles today.Deserves much better.Shite...did he ever fight a Leroy Haffey ?

[Spicoli]

Have mostly slept on Benitez to be honest.Liked what I saw though,a little herky jerky but smooth at the same time.Sad to hear about his struggles today.Deserves much better.Shite...did he ever fight a Leroy Haffey ?

Pretty cool.Just found one had listed wrong.Hafey vs.Benitez not vs. Backus .Always learn something new.Awesome.