[bill1234]

Benitez was a very good fighter. He had a solid defence, he could hit, he had a good chin, and he had fast hands. Him and Leonard had a classic fight back in late 1979 where Leonard stopped him in the 15th round due to a bad cut on Benitez. Leonard showed what he was made of that night, and neither had anything to be ashamed of.

Benitez is a HOFer and defeated 2 other HOFers. He has a less than stellar HOF record for the times (53-8-1), he was still a great fighter that seems to be forgotten.

 

[Rayman]

I remember him as a defensive wizard, not much of a punch, but like allot of fighters, probably under appreciated.

 

[bill1234]

All boxers have pop in their hands, it's just a matter of how much or what type.

 

[HUGOBOX]

I knew Benitez , a gifted athlete with the mentallity of a child ,it was latter discoverd that he had a very rare mental condition that had been developing since childhood, and if severly affecting him to this present day.....

 

[yenks]

Became the youngest champion of all times, at the age of 17, defeating Antonio "Kid Pambele" Cervantes.

http://www.saddoboxing.com/boxing-videos/video/wqOTGJmya9s/antonio-cervantes-vs-wilfred-benitez-03061976-16.html

 

[Megarodon]

Wilfredo Benitez was one grat fighter, he was very skilled and his defence and speed were good. The reason he couldnt reign with major dominance was Sugar Ray Leonard..