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ROBERTO BENITEZ
A future star in the making...
Round Card Models is glad to be friends with future boxing star Roberto Benitez.
Though born in the Dominican Republic, Roberto was raised in the Lower East Side in the Jacob Riis housing projects. In order to survive his tough surroundings, Roberto started to box. In the ring Roberto learned more than just how to protect himself.
He learned he had a gift.
Roberto has put together a stellar amateur boxing resume, including being a 10 time National Champion, 1999 USOEC Athlete of the Year, Goodwill Games silver medalist, and 4-time Everlast US Champion. He completed his amateur career by being named the first US Olympian from NYC since Riddick Bowe.
And Roberto matches the skills and ability he brings into the ring outside the ring as well. Wanting to be a positive role model, Roberto takes the time to speak to children about the importance of education and the perils of drug abuse.
Roberto is currently preparing to begin his professional career. He is putting together his management team and getting ready to go for the big time. He looks forward to generating a loyal New York following.
[FIGHT UPDATES: In his professional debut, Roberto scored a unanimous decision over Jenkins Alvaraz in Miami, Florida in April. In his second pro bout, Roberto knocked out Jorge Lucas. In his third fight, he stopped Nick Shaheen in the first round.]
We encourage you to hop on the Roberto Benitez bandwagon early with us. It's going to be a fun ride!
Recap of Roberto Benitez's distinguished amateur career:
- 1996 - Junior Olympic National Champion
- 1997 - Under 19 National Champion, National Golden Gloves Champion
- 1998 - Goodwill Games Silver Medalist (defeated Cuban World Champion Manuel Mantilla en route to the silver medal)
- 1999 - First U.S. Championships title, National Golden Gloves Champion
- 2000 - Second U.S. Championships title
- 2001 - Third U.S. Championships title, U.S. Challenge Champion, World Championships Team Member
- 2002 - U.S. Championships silver medal, National Golden Gloves silver medal
- 2003 - U.S. Championships silver medal, U.S. Challenge silver medal
- 2004 - Fourth U.S. Championships title, Olympic Team Trials Champion, Olympic Box-offs Champion, Named U.S. Olympian
You can find out more about Roberto on his website.
