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On this day in history, Hearns defeats Benitez and wins WBC crown

December 3, 1982

Thomas Hearns defeated Wilfred Benitez to become a two-weight world champion.

Hearns outboxed and outpointed Benitez over 12 rounds to hand the WBC super welterweight holder only his second loss in 47 fights.

The “Hitman” went on to win seven world titles in five weight divisions before retiring in 2006.

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