On This Day: Wilfred Benitez Conquered Third World Title
WILFREDO BENITEZ vs. MAURICE HOPE
May 23, 1981
It’s 40 years since Wilfredo Benítez conquered his third world title in 3 different divisions. He had previously won the superlight and welterweight crowns. He then defeating Maurice Hope, by knockout in 12 rounds, to win the WBC Superwelter title, at Caesars Palace at Las Vegas, Nevada.
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