The history of the sport of boxing in Puerto Rico is a varied and extensive one. Boxing is a major sport in the Caribbean country, and the sport has produced many champions for the island, both in the amateur and professional ranks, and among men and women fighters.
Sixto Escobar
Wilfred Benitez (right) in 1980
Wilfredo Gómez (left) in 2003
Hector Camacho in 2009
Roberto Clemente Coliseum
Roberto Clemente Coliseum is a sports and concert arena located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was, for many years, Puerto Rico's largest indoor event facility, and remains one of the largest.
The Roberto Clemente Coliseum in 2007