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Five Boxing Hall of Famers Who Started Young
* 1. Wilfred Benitez first pro fight at age 15
* 2. Benny Leonard, age 15
* 3. Billy Conn, age 16
* 4. Kid Gavilan, age 16
* 5. Alexis Arguello, age 16
Source: World Features Syndicate
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