Anthony David Benavidez, who also goes by The Mexican Monster or The Boogeyman, is an American professional boxer with an unblemished record of 29 wins in 29 fights (29-0-0). He is the current WBC interim light heavyweight champ, as of January 2025. Benavidez is recognized as the youngest super middleweight titleholder in history.
Benavidez kickstarted his professional career at just 16 years old via a knockout victory over Erasmo Moreno in one round in Puerto Peñasco. In April 2015, he claimed his championship, the NABF Junior Light title, after defeating Rollin Williams. By the end of 2015, Benavidez proudly held a record of 12 victories, with an impressive 11 of them resulting in stoppages with no defeats to his name. In October 2015, he signed a promotional agreement with Sampson Lewkowicz's Sampson Boxing.
Who are David Benavidez’s Parents?
Jose Benavidez Sr. and Alma Benavidez are the parents of the current WBC interim light heavyweight champion, David Benavidez. Benavidez, born on December 17, 1996, in Phoenix, Arizona, comes from a boxing-oriented family with a Mexican heritage.
His father, Jose Benavidez Sr., a former professional boxer from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, enjoyed a successful career and later became a trainer, passing on his love for boxing to his sons. David's mother, Alma Benavidez, who is of Ecuadorian-Dominican descent, has been a consistent source of support throughout his boxing career.
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David Benavidez's Nationality
David Benavidez is of American nationality as he was born in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Benavidez has a diverse ethnic background, with his father hailing from Mexico and his mother having Ecuadorian-Dominican heritage.
FAQs On David Benavidez
A. David Benavidez’s parents are from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.
A. David Benavidez is of American nationality with Mexican roots.
A. Yes, Jose Benavidez Jr., the elder brother of David Benavidez, is also a professional boxer.
A. David Benavidez is scheduled to fight David Morrell on February 1, 2025.
A. David Benavidez has an undefeated professional boxing record of 29 wins and no losses.
