Boxing
Jean-Jacques Benchetrit
A Frenchman, Benchetrit won the gold medal in the light-middleweight division at the 1977 Maccabiah Games. He then turned professional and fought from 1978-1981.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 26, 1957
Career Highlights:
After capturing the gold medal at the Maccabiah Games in 1977, Benchetrit turned professional as a light-middleweight the following year. According to www.boxrec.com, he won his first 11 bouts against mediocre competition (five were knockouts). Jean-Jacques fought until the early 1980s and had only one loss in 18 bouts.
Origin:
France
Career Statistics:
Professional record (incomplete):
Wins: 16 wins (5 by knockout)
Losses: 1
Draws: 1
Birth and Death Dates:
b. July 26, 1957
Career Highlights:
After capturing the gold medal at the Maccabiah Games in 1977, Benchetrit turned professional as a light-middleweight the following year. According to www.boxrec.com, he won his first 11 bouts against mediocre competition (five were knockouts). Jean-Jacques fought until the early 1980s and had only one loss in 18 bouts.
Origin:
France
Career Statistics:
Professional record (incomplete):
Wins: 16 wins (5 by knockout)
Losses: 1
Draws: 1