Benny Urquidez

Kickboxer

Birthday June 20, 1952

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Los Angeles, CA

Age 72 years old

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About

American kickboxer and actor, also known as The Jet, who became a pioneer of full-contact fighting. He held six different world titles in five different weight classes and finished his pro career with over 60 victories.

Before Fame

He received his first black belt in martial arts when he was just 14 years old.

Trivia

He was named Black Belt Magazine's 1978 Competitor of the Year.

Family Life

He and his wife Sara are part of the Blackfoot American-Indian tribe. His mother used to be a wrestler and his father was a boxer.

Associated With

He performed alongside Jackie Chan in the 1984 film Wheels on Meals.