José Benavidez Jr.
José Benavidez Jr. | |
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Real name | José Luis Benavidez Jr. |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight Welterweight |
Height | 6ft 0in (179 cm) |
Reach | 74 in (189 cm) |
Born | Panorama City, California, U.S. | May 15, 1992
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 29 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
José Luis Benavidez Jr. (born May 15, 1992) is an American professional boxer, currently fighting at welterweight. He is the son of boxing trainer José Benavidez Sr. of Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico.[1]
Early life[]
Benavidez was born in Panorama City, California. In August 2016 he was shot in Phoenix while walking his cat.
Amateur career[]
Benavidez Jr. was an eleven time national champion, which include the Silver Gloves twice, qualifying for the Junior Olympics and earning a spot on the U.S. National Team,[2] en route to a gaudy 120-5 amateur record.[3] Benavidez is also the 2009 National Golden Gloves Champion in the light welterweight division, Making him the youngest ever Golden Gloves Champion at only sixteen years old.[4] He then reached the USA Boxing National Championship's title fight in Denver by beating the 2010 National Golden Gloves Champion Gary Allen Russell.[5] He would lose the final on points 11-9 to Frankie Gómez.[6][7]
Professional boxing record[]
29 fights | 27 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 18 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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29 | Draw | 27–1–1 | MD | 10 | 2021-11-13 |
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28 | Loss | 27–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 12 (12), 2:42 | 2018-10-13 | ![]() |
For WBO welterweight title |
27 | Win | 27–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (10), 0:21 | 2018-06-09 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 26–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (8), 2:58 | 2018-02-03 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 25–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2016-07-23 | ![]() |
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24 | Win | 24–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 2015-12-12 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 23–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 12 (12), 0:07 | 2015-05-15 | ![]() |
Retained WBA interim light welterweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 2014-12-13 | ![]() |
Won WBA interim light welterweight title |
21 | Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8) | 2014-07-26 | ![]() |
Won vacant NABF light welterweight title |
20 | Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2014-05-17 | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2014-03-29 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (1:12) | 2013-11-16 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | 2012-10-13 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (1:41) | 2011-07-21 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2011-05-26 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2011-11-12 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (1:29) | 2011-09-17 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (1:02) | 2011-06-11 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (1:43) | 2011-05-07 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | 2011-01-22 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (2:23) | 2010-11-13 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (0:41) | 2010-09-11 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (1:20) | 2010-06-26 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (2:46) | 2010-05-29 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (1:43) | 2010-05-08 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (1:30) | 2010-04-10 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (2:59) | 2010-03-12 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (1:07) | 2010-02-14 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (1:21) | 2010-01-16 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
References[]
- ^ Mier, Saul (2010-03-06). "Biography of Jose Benavidez jr". Top Rank. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Seckbach, Elie (2010-06-19). "Benavidez compared to Emmanuel Pacquiao". Fan House. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Escobedo, Juan (2010-03-06). "Jose's Record during his Amateur Career". Box Rec. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Maquiñana, Ryan (2009-12-15). "Youngest Ever Golden Gloves Champion". Max Boxing. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Shawnington (2009-06-30). "Video of Benavidez vs. Gary Russell". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
- ^ Domingo, Odeen (2009-07-04). "2012 Olympic Hopeful". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ Shawnington (2010-06-30). "Video of Benavidez vs. Frankie Gómez". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
External links[]
- American boxers of Mexican descent
- National Golden Gloves champions
- Boxers from Los Angeles
- People from Panorama City, Los Angeles
- Sportspeople from Arizona
- Boxers from Arizona
- Light-welterweight boxers
- 1992 births
- Living people
- American male boxers