Description
Wilfred Benitez
Alias El Radar / Bible of Boxing
Record 53-8-1
31 KOs 4 KOs
Division super welter
Bouts 62
Career 1973-1990
Debut 1973-11-22
Nationality Puerto Rico
Residence San Juan, Puerto Rico
Birth place Bronx, New York, USA
Benitez’s time as an elite fighter ended when he was in his mid-20s, but he continued to box until the age of 32 and suffered severe brain damage. His condition is called post-traumatic encephalitis. Benitez’s elderly mother took care of him until she passed away in 2008. He is now cared for by his sister, Yvonne. His brother, Gregorio Jr., also suffered brain damage as a result of his boxing career.
Categories: World Light Welterweight Champions |World Welterweight Champions |World Light Middleweight Champions |Three Division World Champions |Puerto Rican World Champions |The Ring Magazine Champions |IBHOF Members |World Boxing Hall of Fame Members
