David Benavidez Fighter Profile Record, Bio, Stats & Fight History
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DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“THE MEXICAN MONSTER”
USA • CRUISERWEIGHT
W-L-D
32-0-0
(T)KO
26-0
KO RATE
81.3%
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Cruiserweight
HT / WT
6′ 0½”, 196.8 lbs
BIRTHDATE
12/17/1996 (29)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
74.5″ (189cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Miami, FL, USA • Benavidez Boxing Gym
NICKNAME
The Mexican Monster
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
David Benavidez Record
WINS32
KO/TKO
26
DECISION
6
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DECISION
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Gilberto Ramirez 🥇
Mexico
Mexico
Nevada, Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena
May / 02 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:59)
May / 02 / 2026
ROUND6
TIME2:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBO World Cruiserweight Title • Benavidez vs. Ramirez
Captured 3rd Weight World Title
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Gilberto Ramirez
BillingMain Event (Cinco de Mayo Weekend)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup196¾ lbs vs 200 lbs
Opponent Record48-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout31-0-0 (25 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Tim Cheatham: 50-44
David Sutherland: 49-45
Steve Weisfeld: 49-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Genaro Rodriguez (WBO). Benavidez jumped to the 200 lbs cruiserweight limit and battered the veteran champion “Zurdo” Ramirez, dropping him heavily in round four and round six to win by knockout at 2:59 of round 6.
WIN
Anthony Yarde 🥇
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Riyadh, ANB Arena
Nov / 22 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (1:59)
Nov / 22 / 2025
ROUND7
TIME1:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Light Heavyweight Title • Benavidez vs. Yarde
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde
BillingMain Event (Riyadh Season Super-Fight)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup174¼ lbs vs 175 lbs
Opponent Record27-3-0
Benavidez Record at Bout30-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Hector Afu
Gary Kitanoski: 60-54
Manuel Oliver Palomo: 60-54
Mike Ross: 60-54
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Peter Ngatane (WBC). Ferocious light heavyweight slugfest. Yarde was knocked down in round seven; Benavidez was deducted two points for hitting Yarde while he was down before finishing the fight at 1:59.
WIN
David Morrell 🥇
Cuba
Cuba
Nevada, Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena
Feb / 01 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Feb / 01 / 2025
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight Title • Benavidez vs. Morrell
Defending Interim Champion
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs David Morrell
BillingMain Event (PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup174¼ lbs vs 174¾ lbs
Opponent Record11-0-0
Benavidez Record at Bout29-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Tim Cheatham: 118-108
Patricia Morse Jarman: 115-111
Steve Weisfeld: 115-111
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes light heavyweight war. Benavidez was knocked down in round eleven; Morrell was deducted one point in round eleven for hitting after the bell as Benavidez secured a decisive unanimous decision.
WIN
Oleksandr Gvozdyk 🥇
Ukraine
Ukraine
Nevada, Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena
Jun / 15 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Jun / 15 / 2024
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Interim WBC World Light Heavyweight Title • Benavidez vs. Gvozdyk
Captured 2nd Weight Interim Title
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk
BillingCo-Main Event (PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup174¼ lbs vs 174¼ lbs
Opponent Record20-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout28-0-0 (24 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Dave Moretti: 117-111
Don Trella: 119-109
Zachary Young: 116-112
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Mauricio Sulaiman (WBC). Benavidez stepped up to 175 lbs and out-landed former world champion Gvozdyk with body shots and relentless volume to capture the interim WBC light heavyweight belt.
WIN
Demetrius Andrade 🥇
USA
USA
Nevada, Las Vegas, Michelob Ultra Arena
Nov / 25 / 2023
RTD
Rnd 6 (3:00)
Nov / 25 / 2023
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC Interim World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Andrade
Defending Interim Champion
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade
BillingMain Event (Showtime PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167 lbs vs 167½ lbs
Opponent Record32-0-0
Benavidez Record at Bout27-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Tim Cheatham: 58-55
David Sutherland: 59-54
Steve Weisfeld: 57-56
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Rex Walker (WBC). Demetrius Andrade was dropped hard in round four and battered over the fifth and sixth rounds before his corner halted the contest on the stool.
WIN
Caleb Plant 🥇
USA
USA
Nevada, Las Vegas, MGM Grand
Mar / 25 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Mar / 25 / 2023
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC Interim World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Plant
Defending Interim Champion
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Caleb Plant
BillingMain Event (Showtime PPV Grudge Match)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup166¾ lbs vs 167¼ lbs
Opponent Record22-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout26-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kenny Bayless
Tim Cheatham: 115-113
Dave Moretti: 116-112
Steve Weisfeld: 117-111
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Miguel Angel de Pablos (WBC). Plant started sharp in the early rounds, but Benavidez turned the tide in round six, brutalizing Plant with heavy hooks through rounds 8–12 to take a clear decision.
WIN
David Lemieux 🥇
Canada
Canada
Arizona, Glendale, Gila River Arena
May / 21 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:31)
May / 21 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME1:31
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Interim WBC World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Lemieux
Captured Interim World Title
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs David Lemieux
BillingMain Event (Hometown Feature)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup166¼ lbs vs 166¼ lbs
Opponent Record43-4-0
Benavidez Record at Bout25-0-0 (22 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Harvey Dock
Javier Alvarez: 20-17
Tim Cheatham: 20-17
Chris Flores: 20-16
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Travis Ford (WBC). Absolute destruction. Lemieux was battered through the ropes and knocked down in round two before referee Harvey Dock stopped the one-sided punishment at 1:31 of round three.
WIN
Kyrone Davis
USA
USA
Arizona, Phoenix, Footprint Center
Nov / 13 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (0:48)
Nov / 13 / 2021
ROUND7
TIME0:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Main Event • Benavidez vs. Davis
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Kyrone Davis
BillingMain Event (Showtime)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup169 lbs vs 167¾ lbs
Opponent Record16-2-1
Benavidez Record at Bout24-0-0 (21 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Wes Melton
Dennis O’Connell: 60-54
Rubin Taylor: 60-54
Chris Wilson: 60-54
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Davis’s corner threw in the towel at 0:48 of round seven as Benavidez pinned Davis along the ropes with unanswered power barrages.
WIN
Ronald Ellis
USA
USA
Connecticut, Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Casino
Mar / 13 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 11 (2:03)
Mar / 13 / 2021
ROUND11
TIME2:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator • Benavidez vs. Ellis
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Ronald Ellis
BillingMain Event (Showtime)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167¼ lbs vs 167¼ lbs
Opponent Record18-1-2
Benavidez Record at Bout23-0-0 (20 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Johnny Callas
Tom Carusone: 99-91
Tony Paolillo: 98-92
Don Trella: 99-91
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ellis proved durable but absorbed over 300 power punches until referee Johnny Callas rescued him in round eleven.
WIN
Roamer Alexis Angulo 🥇
Colombia
Colombia
Connecticut, Uncasville, Mohegan Sun Casino
Aug / 15 / 2020
RTD
Rnd 10 (3:00)
Aug / 15 / 2020
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBC World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Angulo
Vacant WBC Title (Angulo Only)
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Roamer Alexis Angulo
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup170¾ lbs vs 167¾ lbs
Opponent Record26-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout22-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Johnny Callas
Don Ackerman: 100-90
John McKaie: 100-90
Chris Migliore: 100-90
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Michael George (WBC). Benavidez lost his WBC belt on the scales by weighing 170¾ lbs (title on line for Angulo only). In the ring, Benavidez punished Angulo until his corner surrendered after round 10.
WIN
Anthony Dirrell 🥇
USA
USA
California, Los Angeles, Staples Center
Sep / 28 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 9 (1:39)
Sep / 28 / 2019
ROUND9
TIME1:39
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Dirrell
Regained WBC World Title
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Anthony Dirrell
BillingCo-Main Event (Spence vs Porter PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167½ lbs vs 167½ lbs
Opponent Record33-1-1
Benavidez Record at Bout21-0-0 (18 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Thomas Taylor
Tom Carusone: 78-74
Lou Moret: 78-74
Mike Ross: 79-73
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Rex Walker (WBC). Dirrell suffered a bad cut over his right eye from punches in round six. Dirrell’s corner stopped the fight in round nine to crown Benavidez a 2-time world champion.
WIN
J’Leon Love
USA
USA
Texas, Arlington, AT&T Stadium
Mar / 16 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:14)
Mar / 16 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME1:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Showcase • Benavidez vs. Love
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs J’Leon Love
BillingCo-Main Event (Spence vs Garcia PPV)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167 lbs vs 168¼ lbs
Opponent Record24-2-1
Benavidez Record at Bout20-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Laurence Cole
Judges: Don Griffin, Jesse Reyes, Cory A Santos
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Benavidez trapped Love along the ropes and unleashed a relentless 15-punch unanswered flurry to stop Love at 1:14 of round two.
WIN
Ronald Gavril 🥇
Romania
Romania
Nevada, Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Feb / 17 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Feb / 17 / 2018
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 WBC World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Gavril II
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Ronald Gavril
BillingMain Event (Showtime)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167 lbs vs 167¼ lbs
Opponent Record18-2-0
Benavidez Record at Bout19-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Russell Mora
Glenn Feldman: 120-108
Robert Hoyle: 120-108
Julie Lederman: 119-109
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Rex Walker (WBC). Comprehensive masterclass rematch. Benavidez left zero doubts, winning almost every minute of every round on all three judges’ cards.
WIN
Ronald Gavril 🥇
Romania
Romania
Nevada, Las Vegas, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Sep / 08 / 2017
Decision – Split
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Sep / 08 / 2017
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBC World Super Middleweight Title • Benavidez vs. Gavril I
Historic Title Victory (Age 20)
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Ronald Gavril
BillingMain Event (ShoBox)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167½ lbs vs 166¾ lbs
Opponent Record18-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout18-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jay Nady
Adalaide Byrd: 116-111
Dave Moretti: 117-111
Glenn Trowbridge: 111-116
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Alberto Guerra (WBC). Benavidez became the youngest super middleweight world champion in boxing history at 20 years old, surviving a flash knockdown in round twelve to secure the split decision.
WIN
Rogelio Medina Luna
Mexico
Mexico
Texas, Laredo, Laredo Energy Arena
May / 20 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:01)
May / 20 / 2017
ROUND8
TIME1:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WBC World Title Eliminator • Benavidez vs. Medina
Official Title Eliminator
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Rogelio Medina Luna
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167½ lbs vs 166¾ lbs
Opponent Record36-7-0
Benavidez Record at Bout17-0-0 (16 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Jon Schorle
Ruben Carrion: 68-63
Glen Rick Crocker: 68-63
Perry Hillin: 69-62
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Medina was knocked down in rounds six, seven, and eight; referee Jon Schorle waived the count after a highlight-reel eight-punch barrage in round 8.
WIN
Sherali Mamadjanov
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Nevada, Las Vegas, MGM Grand
Jan / 28 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:04)
Jan / 28 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME1:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Frampton vs Santa Cruz II Undercard • Benavidez vs. Mamadjanov
Undercard Feature
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Sherali Mamadjanov
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup166 lbs vs 167 lbs
Opponent Record14-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout16-0-0 (15 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Russell Mora
Judges: Max DeLuca, Glenn Trowbridge, Steve Weisfeld
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mamadjanov was knocked down in rounds one and two before the referee waved off the bout at 1:04 of round two.
WIN
Denis Douglin
USA
USA
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2300 Arena
Aug / 05 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 10 (0:35)
Aug / 05 / 2016
ROUND10
TIME0:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Showcase • Benavidez vs. Douglin
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Denis Douglin
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167¾ lbs vs 168¾ lbs
Opponent Record20-4-0
Benavidez Record at Bout15-0-0 (14 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Gary Rosato
Dave Braslow: 87-83
Dewey LaRosa: 88-82
Tony Lundy: 87-83
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Douglin down in round nine; referee stepped in at 0:35 of round ten as Benavidez poured on power hooks along the ropes.
WIN
Francy Ntetu
Canada
Canada
New York, Brooklyn, Barclays Center
Jun / 25 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 7 (1:30)
Jun / 25 / 2016
ROUND7
TIME1:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Thurman vs Porter Undercard • Benavidez vs. Ntetu
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Francy Ntetu
BillingCBS Featured Undercard
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup168½ lbs vs 170 lbs
Opponent Record16-0-0
Benavidez Record at Bout14-0-0 (13 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Shada Murdaugh
Kevin Morgan: 59-55
Tony Paolillo: 58-56
John Poturaj: 58-56
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Benavidez broke down previously undefeated contender Ntetu before referee Shada Murdaugh stepped in at 1:30 of round seven.
WIN
Phillip Jackson Benson
USA
USA
California, Carson, StubHub Center
Apr / 30 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:07)
Apr / 30 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:07
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Showcase • Benavidez vs. Jackson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Phillip Jackson Benson
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167¾ lbs vs 169¼ lbs
Opponent Record16-2-0
Benavidez Record at Bout13-0-0 (12 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Zachary Young
Judges: Carla Caiz 10-9, John McCarthy 10-9, Fernando Villarreal 10-9
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jackson was knocked down hard in round two; referee waived the count immediately at 2:07.
WIN
Kevin Cobbs
USA
USA
California, Los Angeles, Club Nokia
Jan / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:08)
Jan / 19 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME1:08
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Attraction • Benavidez vs. Cobbs
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Kevin Cobbs
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup170¼ lbs vs 170¼ lbs
Opponent Record10-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout12-0-0 (11 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Raul Caiz Jr
Judges: Sergio Caiz 10-9, Lou Moret 10-9, Sharon Sands 10-9
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cobbs collapsed from vicious body shots in round two at 1:08.
WIN
Felipe Romero
Mexico
Mexico
Nevada, Las Vegas, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Nov / 14 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:00)
Nov / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Romero
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Felipe Romero
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup171¼ lbs vs 173¾ lbs
Opponent Record19-9-1
Benavidez Record at Bout11-0-0 (10 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Robert Byrd
Judges: Kermit Bayless, Tim Cheatham, Robert Hoyle
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Romero down three times in the opening round before the referee called off the fight at 2:00.
WIN
Alberto Gutierrez
Mexico
Mexico
Sonora, Agua Prieta, CUM Aguaprieta
Sep / 05 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:55)
Sep / 05 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME0:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 International Light Heavyweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Gutierrez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Alberto Gutierrez
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 165 lbs
Opponent Record0-11-0
Benavidez Record at Bout10-0-0 (9 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Walberto Gaxiola
Judges: Roberto Felix, Regis Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Swift technical knockout in just 55 seconds of the opening round.
WIN
Ricardo Campillo
Mexico
Mexico
Arizona, Phoenix, US Airway Centre
May / 15 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:21)
May / 15 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:21
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Phoenix Light Heavyweight Showcase • Benavidez vs. Campillo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Ricardo Campillo
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup174 lbs vs 173 lbs
Opponent Record9-7-1
Benavidez Record at Bout9-0-0 (8 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Wes Melton
Judges: Paul Calderon, Dennis O’Connell, Gonzalo Valenzuela
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Campillo was halted at 1:21 of the second round after absorbing sustained combinations.
WIN
Rollin Williams 🥇
USA
USA
Arizona, Phoenix, Celebrity Theater
Apr / 25 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:59)
Apr / 25 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant NABF Junior Light Heavyweight Title • Benavidez vs. Williams
Vacant Regional Title
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Rollin Williams
BillingMain Event
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup173¾ lbs vs 167¼ lbs
Opponent Record23-20-2
Benavidez Record at Bout8-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Wes Melton
Judges: Paul Calderon, Dennis O’Connell, Chris Wilson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Williams halted with one second remaining in the opening round to award Benavidez his first regional professional title.
WIN
Azamat Umarzoda
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Arizona, Phoenix, Celebrity Theater
Dec / 20 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 6 (3:00)
Dec / 20 / 2014
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Umarzoda
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Azamat Umarzoda
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167 lbs vs 166¼ lbs
Opponent Record1-6-2
Benavidez Record at Bout7-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Robert Ferrara
Allan Perrault: 60-53
Chris Wilson: 60-53
Tony Zaino: 60-53
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Benavidez swept all six rounds to claim a lopsided 60-53 unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Luis Juan Hernandez
Mexico
Mexico
Sonora, Nogales, Gimnasio Municipal
Oct / 11 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:36)
Oct / 11 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Super Middleweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Hernandez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Luis Juan Hernandez
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup163¼ lbs vs 161½ lbs
Opponent Record1-0-0
Benavidez Record at Bout6-0-0 (6 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Jose Luis Zamora
Judges: Jose Fabian Martinez Daniel 10-8, Lucio Zamora 10-8, Cesar Zepeda 10-8
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hernandez stopped in just 96 seconds of the opening round.
WIN
Jairo Dolores
Mexico
Mexico
Baja California, Tecate
Aug / 23 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:54)
Aug / 23 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Dolores
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Jairo Dolores
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup~172 lbs vs ~170 lbs
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Benavidez Record at Bout5-0-0 (5 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dolores was dropped and stopped at 1:54 of the first round.
WIN
Erick Revuelta
Mexico
Mexico
Baja California, Tijuana, Auditorio Municipal
May / 24 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (3:00)
May / 24 / 2014
ROUND4
TIME3:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Cruiserweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Revuelta
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Erick Revuelta
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup178½ lbs vs 175¼ lbs
Opponent Record0-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout4-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Juan Manuel Rincon
Judge: Brenda Lopez
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Revuelta was halted at the end of the fourth round.
WIN
Arturo Martinez
Mexico
Mexico
Baja California, Tijuana, Arena Tecate
Apr / 11 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:12)
Apr / 11 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME2:12
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Super Middleweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Martinez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Arturo Martinez
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup163¼ lbs vs 164¼ lbs
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Benavidez Record at Bout3-0-0 (3 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Juan Manuel Rincon
Judges: Esteban Franco, Brenda Lopez, Jose Luis Monroy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Martinez was stopped at 2:12 of the first round.
WIN
Omar Aispuro
Mexico
Mexico
Baja California, Tijuana, Caliente Racetrack
Jan / 31 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:15)
Jan / 31 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Aispuro
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Omar Aispuro
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup174¼ lbs vs 169¾ lbs
Opponent Record1-1-0
Benavidez Record at Bout2-0-0 (2 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Juan Jose Ramirez
Judges: Carlos Alberto Flores Lopez, Esteban Franco, Leobardo Ibarra
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Aispuro halted at 1:15 of the opening round.
WIN
Edgar Galvan
Mexico
Mexico
Baja California, Tijuana, Salon Las Pulgas
Dec / 04 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:02)
Dec / 04 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME2:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Contest • Benavidez vs. Galvan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Edgar Galvan
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup180¼ lbs vs 180¼ lbs
Opponent Record0-5-0
Benavidez Record at Bout1-0-0 (1 KO)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Juan Jose Ramirez
Judges: Carlos Alberto Flores Lopez, Guillermo Moreno, Alejandro Rochin
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Galvan was stopped in round one at 2:02.
WIN
Erasmo Mendoza
Mexico
Mexico
Sonora, Puerto Penasco, El Chamizal
Aug / 17 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:00)
Aug / 17 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME3:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Professional Boxing Debut • Benavidez vs. Mendoza
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDavid Benavidez vs Erasmo Mendoza
BillingPro Debut
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup167½ lbs vs 167½ lbs
Opponent Record0-0-0 (Debut)
Benavidez Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Enrique Ochoa
Judges: Jesus Diaz, Armando Mendoza, Gerardo Pasos Valdez
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
David Benavidez’s professional debut at age 16 in Sonora, Mexico. Benavidez stopped Mendoza in the opening round.
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