Carlos Palomino vs Wilfred Benitez
1979-01-14
Benitez's father, Gregorio Benitez, who had managed and trained his son from the beginning of his career, sold Wilfred's managerial contract to Jim Jacobs and Bill Cayton for $75,000 in 1977. The following year, Jacobs hired former wel... Show more
Davey Moore vs Wilfred Benitez
1984-07-14
In a stunning performance at Louis II Stadium, former WBA junior middleweight world champion Davey Moore scored a second-round technical knockout over Wilfred Benitez, before a crowd of 3,000 that included Prince Rainier. An overhand r... Show more
Maurice Hope vs Wilfred Benitez
1981-05-23
Wilfred Benitez vs. Mustafa Hamsho
1983-07-16
Wilfred Benitez vs. Sugar Ray Leonard
1979-11-30
Leonard wins his first major title by stopping Benitez in the fifteenth of a great fight.
The Battle Of Champions: Wilfred Benitez vs. Thomas Hearns
1982-12-03
Thomas Hearns captures a title in a second weight class when he moves up to 154 pounds to take on WBC Super Welterweight Champion Wilfred Benitez. The fighters stare each other down long before the introductions until Benitez shoves He... Show more
Antonio Cervantes vs Wilfred Benitez
1976-03-06
Wilfred Benitez vs Bruce Curry II
1978-02-04
This Time Curry Wasn't So Hot By Pat Putnam, Sports Illustrated, February 13, 1978
Wilfred Benitez vs Bruce Curry
1977-11-18
Benitez was a 3-1 favorite. Benitez reportedly trained only seven days for the fight. Curry put Benitez down with a left hook to the chin at 2:18 of the fourth round. It was the first knockdown of his professional career. Benitez strug... Show more
Wilfred Benitez vs Carlos Santos
1981-11-14
Wilfred Benitez vs Harold Weston II
1979-03-25
Benitez entered the fight with a record of 37-0-1. The sole blemish on his record was a draw with Weston two years earlier. Weston was ranked fourth at welterweight by the WBC. Benitez's purse was $140,000 and Weston's was $40,000. The... Show more
Wilfred Benitez vs Harold Weston
1977-02-02
Draw Mars Perfect Record: Benitez Let's Victory, Fans Slip Away Associated Press, February 4, 1977
Wilfred Benitez vs Johnny Turner
1980-03-16
Wilfred Benitez vs Kevin Moley
1985-08-21
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