The Greatest Win in Puerto Rican Boxing History

[elmersalsa]

Which is the greatest win of the Island of Puerto Rico boxing history?

[gilgamesh]

Benitez over Cervantes is unique for being a record that likely will stand for a long, long time to come, but Cervantes isn't a bigger opponent to have beaten than Duran is.

[bwu]

All great, but yeah, there's something special about a teenager beating a champ like Cervantes which elevates that particular fight.

BTW, I think Benitez was W15 over Duran, not W12.

[Flump]

Benitez over Cervantes is unique for being a record that likely will stand for a long, long time to come, but Cervantes isn't a bigger opponent to have beaten than Duran is.

Tend to agree, though had it been 15 rounds for the title then De Jesus' win would have even more impact.

[elmersalsa]

Wilfred Benitez win over Antonio Cervantes is still mind-boggling. Imagine a 17 year old boy beating a 30 year old grown man. And a good one at that.

Imagine that!