3. Wilfred Benitez (1973-1990)
Wilfred Benítez (born September 12, 1958) 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 with exceptional defensive abilities.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996, he is considered among the best Puerto Rican boxers of all time.
Boxing record | |
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Total fights | 62 |
Wins | 53 |
Wins by KO | 31 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 1 |