Phil D. Jay WBN Editor Puerto Rican great hospitalized for observation Retired boxer Wilfred ‘El Radar’ Benitez is currently in a US hospital undergoing tests after his family rushed him in amidst fears he may have suffered a stroke. The 54 year-old, who retired from the sport in 1990, held world titles from light-welterweight to light-middleweight in a 62-fight professional career, having fought the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns over 17 years. Benitez remains the youngest fighter to ever claim a world title after his split decision victory over Antonio Cervantes in 1976 and only lost for the first time to the great Leonard three years later in a fifteen-round battle. Initial reports by the Associated Press state that the former fighter’s family are with him and that Benitez is currently comfortable and alert to his surroundings. Doctor’s are planning to keep him in for the next three days for observational purposes. The Puer...
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