The Feather Fisted Greats

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How 'bout Wlfred Benitez

[marbleheadmaui]

How 'bout Wlfred Benitez

Feather fisted? Ask Mauirce Hope what he thinks?

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I loved Benitez. I think even he was surprised at the power he unleashed in that one.

[marbleheadmaui]

I loved Benitez. I think even he was surprised at the power he unleashed in that one.

Yup. I still think George Kimball got it wrong in his "Four Kings." There weren't four kings (Duran, Hagler, Leonard, Hearns) in that time period who fought each other nine times. There were FIVE who fought one another 12 times. Wilfredo Benitez was a joy to behold.

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i honestly feel Wilfred would have beaten SRL if had enough power to make Sugar stay away a bit more. He drove Sugar nuts as it was with his amazing defense

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The great Sven Ottke.

[TitoFan]

i honestly feel Wilfred would have beaten SRL if had enough power to make Sugar stay away a bit more. He drove Sugar nuts as it was with his amazing defense

I think if they'd fought each other several times, as in the great trilogies of later years, they'd have probably split the results. Both were superb boxers, with Wilfred's defense being better. He had deceptive power, but chose to dodge punches and play defense, rather than go on the offensive. He seemed to enjoy his nickname, "El Radar de St. Just", St. Just in Puerto Rico being his hometown. This was a case of two All-Time Greats facing each other at, or near their prime.