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+: