Wilfred Benitez vs. Roberto Duran
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Roberto Duran 153 lbs lost to Wilfred Benitez 152 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15
- Date: 1982-01-30
- Location: Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Richard Green
- Judge: Dave Moretti 141-144
- Judge: Lou Tabat 141-145
- Judge: Hal Miller 142-143
- WBC World Super Welterweight Title (2nd defense by Benitez)
- Promoter: Don King (Don King Productions)
Notes
- The fighters had a combined record of 117-3-1 coming into the fight.
- Benitez got $1.4 million and Duran received $500,000.
- Benitez was a 9 to 5 favorite.
- The fight took place at the 4,500-seat Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion.
- The fight was televised live by HBO.
- Unofficial AP scorecard: 147-138 Benitez; unofficial UPI scorecard: 148-139 Benitez.
- Fight Poster.
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