- David Benavidez was the former WBC World Super Middleweight champion and former WBC Interim World Super Middleweight champion.
- Benavidez holds a perfect 30-0 professional record with 24 TKO/KOs.
- Benavidez's is coming off a unanimous decision win over David Morrell Jr. on Feb. 1 in Las Vegas.
David Benavidez defended the WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight title against David Morrell Jr. in February with a unanimous decision victory. It was Benavidez’s 30th career win, and he is slowly becoming a top name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook through boxing betting odds. “El Bandera Roja” was the former WBC Super Middleweight title holder.
This impressive resume and streak have established him as one of the premier contenders in the division, but is it enough for the young rising boxing star to be next in line for a title shot?
When Is David Benavidez’s Next Fight
Benavidez’s return to the ring is yet to be determined, but he’s the consensus next opponent for the winner of the upcoming Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev championship rematch.
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David Benavidez Boxing Record and Titles
- Boxing record: 30-0
- Wins by TKO/KO: 24
- Wins by decision: 5
- Number of world titles won: 3
- World titles won: WBC World Super Middleweight, WBC Interim World Super Middleweight, and WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight titles.
- Number of title defenses: 3
David Benavidez Notable Wins
Benavidez has notable wins over other high-profile boxers: Ronald Gavril (twice), Anthony Dirrell, Roamer Alexis Angulo, David Lemieux, Caleb Plant, Demetrius Andrade, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, and Morrell Jr.
David Benavidez Boxing Earnings
Benavidez’s estimated earnings through boxing are over $5 million. His biggest single-fight purse came in his last fight with Caleb Plant, where he bagged $2 million as they agreed to split the total fight purse at 50% a piece.
David Benavidez Trainer, Coach, and Cornermen
Benavidez’s main coach and trainer is his father, Jose Benavidez Sr., who also trains David’s brother, Jose Benavidez Jr. He is a former professional boxer and a well-known coach in combat sports who trained with the likes of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Ryan Bader, Henry Cejudo, Amir Khan, and Gray Maynard.
