
David Benavidez
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- Born: December 17, 1996
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- Age: 27
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- Weight: 168 lb
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- Stance: Orthodox
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- Nationality: United States
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David Benavidez is a professional boxer who has been undefeated throughout his career. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 when he defeated Erasmo Mendoza via first-round knockout. Since then, Benavidez has remained undefeated in all 27 of his fights with 23 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
At the young age of 20, Benavidez had his first world title fight, where he defeated Ronald Gavril in a 12 round split-decision to become the super-middleweight champion of the world. Benavidez has gone on to win two world titles in the same weight division, with his most recent title win on September 28, 2019 when he beat Anthony Dirrell via 9th-round TKO.
Benavidez has fought some of the best in the super-middleweight division, including notable victories over Anthony Dirrell, Ronald Gavril, J'Leon Love, David Lemieux, and Caleb Plant. His fight against Plant on March 25, 2023, was a non-title bout, which he won via 12 round unanimous decision.
Throughout his career, Benavidez has showcased his power punch, with 23 of his 27 fights ending in knockouts. He has also defended his title once, successfully retaining his WBC title against Ronald Gavril, who he defeated via 12 round unanimous decision on February 17, 2018.
One of Benavidez's career highlights was when he defeated Rogelio Medina via 8th round TKO on May 20, 2017. This was the first remarkable performance of his career, and it helped him secure his position as a top-ranked boxer in the super-middleweight division.
Benavidez solidified his status as a world champion boxer on September 8, 2017, when he fought Ronald Gavril for the WBC (vacant) super-middleweight title. The fight was a hard-fought battle, but Benavidez ultimately won via 12 round split-decision, becoming the super-middleweight champion of the world.
In March 16, 2019, Benavidez fought J'Leon Love, a previous sparring partner, and defeated him via 2nd round TKO. This win helped him secure his position as a top-ranked super-middleweight boxer.
Another career highlight for Benavidez was his fight against David Lemieux on May 21, 2022, where he dominated the fight and won via 3rd round TKO. This victory strengthened his position as a contender in the super-middleweight division.
Benavidez's professional boxing record speaks for itself. He has never lost a fight, and his 27-fight winning streak is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. His power punch and ability to defend his title make him a formidable opponent for anyone in the super-middleweight division.
In conclusion, David Benavidez is a force to be reckoned with in the super-middleweight division. His undefeated record, multiple title wins, and notable victories over some of the best in the division make him a top-ranked boxer. With his impressive career highlights and winning streak, it's no surprise that he is considered one of the best in the sport today.
David Benavidez Fight Record
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
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27 | Mar 25, 2023 | 26 | Caleb Plant | Win | UD |
26 | May 21, 2022 | 25 | David Lemieux | Win | TKO3 |
25 | Nov 13, 2021 | 24 | Kyrone Davis | Win | TKO7 |
24 | Mar 13, 2021 | 24 | Ronald Ellis | Win | TKO11 |
23 | Aug 15, 2020 | 23 | Roamer Alexis Angulo | Win | RTD10 |
22 | Sep 28, 2019 | 22 | Anthony Dirrell | Win | TKO9 |
21 | Mar 16, 2019 | 22 | J'Leon Love | Win | TKO2 |
20 | Feb 17, 2018 | 21 | Ronald Gavril | Win | UD |
19 | Sep 8, 2017 | 20 | Ronald Gavril | Win | SD |
18 | May 20, 2017 | 20 | Rogelio Medina | Win | TKO8 |
17 | Jan 28, 2017 | 20 | Sherali Mamajonov | Win | KO2 |
16 | Aug 5, 2016 | 19 | Denis Douglin | Win | TKO10 |
15 | Jun 25, 2016 | 19 | Francy Ntetu | Win | TKO7 |
14 | Apr 30, 2016 | 19 | Phillip Jackson Benson | Win | KO2 |
13 | Jan 19, 2016 | 19 | Kevin Cobbs | Win | TKO2 |
12 | Nov 14, 2015 | 18 | Felipe Romero | Win | TKO1 |
11 | Sep 5, 2015 | 18 | Alberto Gutiérrez | Win | TKO1 |
10 | May 15, 2015 | 18 | Ricardo Campillo | Win | TKO2 |
9 | Apr 25, 2015 | 18 | Rollin Williams | Win | TKO1 |
8 | Dec 20, 2014 | 18 | Azamat Umarzoda | Win | UD |
7 | Oct 11, 2014 | 17 | Juan Hernández | Win | TKO1 |
6 | Aug 23, 2014 | 17 | Jairo Dolores | Win | TKO1 |
5 | May 24, 2014 | 17 | Erick Revueltas | Win | KO4 |
4 | Apr 11, 2014 | 17 | Arturo Martínez | Win | TKO1 |
3 | Jan 31, 2014 | 17 | Omar Aispuro | Win | TKO1 |
2 | Dec 4, 2013 | 16 | Édgar Gálvan | Win | KO1 |
1 | Aug 17, 2013 | 16 | Erasmo Mendoza | Win | KO1 |