Wilfred Benitez Beats Roberto Duran This Day January 30, 1982

 

 

• Roberto Duran 152½ lbs
• Wilfred Benitez 152¼ lbs
• UD in round 15 of 15
• Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Referee: Richard Greene
• Judge: Hal Miller 142-143
• Judge: Lou Tabat 141-145
• Judge: Dave Moretti 141-144
• Unofficial AP scorecard: 147-138 Benitez
• Unofficial UPI scorecard: 148-139 Benitez
• World Boxing Council Super Welterweight Title (2nd defense by Benitez)

 

 

 

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.