Esteban De Jesús - Tribute

Highlights of the often overlooked and overshadowed Lightweight. Esteban de Jesús - Was a Puerto Rican world lightweight champion boxer whose life was full of controversy, problems and scandals. De Jesús, a native of the town of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was a gymmate of Wilfred Benítez and an acquaintance of Benitez’s mother, Clara Benítez. He was trained by Wilfredo’s father and Clara’s husband, Gregorio Benitez. He was the first boxer to defeat Roberto Durán as a pro. Google :
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