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Wilfred Benítez

Athlete

Born: Puerto Rican

Wilfred "Wilfredo" Benítez Rosa, better known as Wilfred Benitez, is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer and the youngest world champion in the sport's history. Earning his first of three career world titles in separate weight divisions at the age of seventeen, he is best remembered as a skilled and aggressive fighter. He is widely considered one of the greatest defensive boxers of all time. He is also remembered for his fights with Roberto Durán, Thomas Hearns, and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996, he is considered among the best Puerto Rican boxers of all time, sharing the honor with Félix Trinidad, Wilfredo Gómez, Carlos Ortiz, Héctor Camacho, Edwin Rosario and Miguel Cotto.

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Puerto Rican boxer

Wilfred Benítez's Historical Timeline

  1. Wilfred Benítez is born

    Wilfred Benítez, Puerto Rican athlete, known for puerto rican boxer, was born on 1959-09-12.

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Wilfred Benítez was born on 1959-09-12 (Puerto Rican).
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Puerto Rican boxer
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