Walk of Fame: Wilfredo Benitez and Bernard Hopkins

The tension and excitement is surging to a crescendo, in the build up and countdown to Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez will defend his super middleweight world titles against the undisputed super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo.

We remember the greatest champions of the super welterweight and super middleweight divisions as a tribute to Canelo and Charlo, who are determined to do us and themselves proud, with a unique fight to remember, since it is the first time that two undisputed champions face each other, each one being the finest there is in their division.
In this “Walk of Fame” today we remember Wilfredo Benitez and Bernard Hopkins.

Wilfredo Benitez

Wilfredo Benítez, born on September 12, 1958 in New York. He was world champion in three different divisions.
Wilfredo, of Puerto Rican parents, is recognized as the youngest champion in history having been crowned at the age of 17.
In his successful career he had 53 wins with 31 knockouts, 8 losses and one draw. He faced top quality fighters: Davey Moore, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Maurice Hope, Sugar Ray Leonard and Carlos Palomino.

Bernard Hopkins

Bernard Hopkins, born January 15, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is known for his brilliant 10-year reign as world middleweight champion.
He won the WBC light heavyweight title by defeating Jean Pascal, to become the oldest champion in boxing history, surpassing George Foreman.
He finished his career with 55 wins, 8 losses and two draws. He faced the supreme cream of the sport: Chad Dawson, Jean Pascal, Kelly Pavlik, Roy Jones Jr., Jermain Taylor, Tito Trinidad, Glen Johnson, Oscar de la Hoya, among many others. What a champion!