On this day in history, Wilfred Benitez conquers WBC super welterweight crown

May 23^rd, 1981

On this day in history, Puerto Rican idol Wilfed Benitez conquered the WBC super welterweight crown defeating the then champ, Maurice Hope, with an impressive KO in round 12.

Benitez arrived to this fight with a record of 41 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat; during his extraordinary career, he conquered the superlight, welter and superwelter divisions.

WBC Press Release