Benny Urquidez

Benny Urquidez is a half Spanishhalf Mexican, American kickboxer, martial arts choreographer and actor. Nicknamed The Jet, Urquidez was a noncontact karate competitor who later pioneered fullcontact fighting in the U.S. He made the transition from point to fullcontact karate in 1974 the year of its inception in the U.S. frequently fighting in bouts where the rules were ambiguous and contrasts in styles were dramatic. Urquidez is also known for once holding the rare achievement of six World Titles in five different weight divisions, and Urquidez remained largely undefeated in his 27year career. His only loss came in a Muay Thai which was shrouded in controversy, as Urquidez had only agreed to a nodecision exhibition, a clause which was ignored when the fight had ended.

Urquidez was born in Los Angeles County, California, the son of a wrestling mother and a boxing father, as a Half SpanishHalf Mexican with Blackfoot American Indians ancestors too. His sister Lilly Rodriguez was a pioneer in kickboxing for women. Urquidez and his wife are part of the Blackfoot tribe.

Source: Wikipedia