Benjy Esteves Jr.
The AM Show
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PG-13, 13-May-2025
We sit down with recently retired world championship boxing referee Benjy Esteves Jr., who opens up about his four-decade career officiating some of the sport’s biggest names and bouts. From Tito Trinidad and Miguel Cotto to Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, Benjy shares what it was like to be the third man in the ring during unforgettable fights around the globe. Raised in Hell’s Kitchen and trained in the heart of NYC boxing, his story is one of grit, discipline, and love for the sweet science. Hear what it takes to call a title fight, the pressure of the spotlight, and the moments that defined his incredible career.
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