What happened Wilfredo Benitez?

A few years after retiring, Benitez, in his late 30s, started living with his mom, as he needed daily assistance. He couldn’t remember many things in his life, such as his opponents, his birthday, or, unfortunately, even himself. CTE, as his disease is called, even sent him into a coma at the age of 38.

Who is the youngest boxing champion ever?

Puerto Rican lightweight by way of New York City, Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez is the youngest world champion in boxing history. At just 17 years, five months, and 24 days old, Benitez captured the WBA Super Light Welterweight Championship with a 15-round split decision victory over Antonio Cervantes in 1976.

What is Wilfredo Gomez doing now?

Gomez, who slurs his words (and did do even as a much younger man, this the result of a punch to the throat that he took in the later stages of his ring career) is now getting treatment in a psychiatric institution.

What happened to Wilfredo Gomez?

Wilfredo Gomez admitted to a psychiatric institution after being found living in squalor – The Ring.