David Benavidez, is an accomplished American professional boxer. He secured the WBC super-middleweight championship twice, initially from 2017 to 2018 and then from 2019 to 2020. Remarkably, Benavidez became the youngest super middleweight titleholder in history at the age of 20 years, eight months, three weeks, and one day. Currently, he holds a prominent ranking, standing second according to The Ring, the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and fourth according to BoxRec.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 26 years
Height- 1.91 m
Weight-75kg
Full name- Anthony David Benavidez
Born- 17 December 1996
Birthplace- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Spouse- Karina Silva
Profession-American professional boxer
Nationality- American
Parents
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 17, 1996, David Benavidez, born to a Mexican father and an Ecuadorian mother, follows a family tradition in boxing. David Benavidez hails from a family deeply rooted in boxing, with a Mexican heritage. His parents, Jose Benavidez Sr. and Alma Benavidez, are an integral part of his boxing-oriented upbringing.
Sibling
His older brother, José Benavidez Jr., is a fellow professional boxer, and both siblings receive training from their father.
Wife
David Benavidez is reportedly married to Silva, a 25-year-old social media influencer renowned for her significant following of over 125,000 on Instagram. Apart from her influence in the digital realm, Silva is deeply involved in the beauty industry and holds ownership of two clothing companies named ‘Dress in Love’ and ‘NudeFajas’.
Children
Their son Anthony was born in September 2020. As the Benavidez family continues to expand, the narrative of their story evolves. The recent revelation of Silva’s second pregnancy, expected in December 2023, adds a new chapter to their family tale.
Career
Benavidez embarked on his boxing journey at the tender age of three, showcasing extraordinary prowess with an impeccable amateur record of 15–0. Turning professional at 16, he marked his debut with a knockout victory over Erasmo Moreno in Puerto Peñasco, securing the NABF Junior light heavyweight title against Rollin Williams in April 2015.
By the close of 2015, Benavidez boasted an impressive record of 12 wins, 11 stoppages, and zero losses. Signing a promotional deal with Sampson Boxing in October 2015, he continued to ascend in the boxing world. Notable bouts included defeating Rogelio Medina for the #2 mandatory spot sanctioned by the WBC.Following a draw against James DeGale and with Badou Jack vacating the WBC super middleweight title, Benavidez emerged as a top prospect. Rematch talks ensued, leading to negotiations with Mayweather Promotions for a rematch against Ronald Gavril in January 2018.
Despite contractual complexities and legal disputes, Benavidez showcased resilience. Notably, he faced Roamer Alexis Angulo, securing a victory despite weight complications. In a remarkable bout against David Lemieux in May 2022, Benavidez dominated, securing the vacant WBC interim super middleweight title.
As of January 25, 2023, Benavidez prepares for the first defense of his WBC interim super middleweight title against former IBF world champion Caleb Plant.
WBC super middleweight interim titlist David Benavidez delivered a dominant performance against two-division champ Demetrius Andrade on Saturday night at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. After taking control in Round 3, the 26-year-old Benavidez unleashed a barrage of punches on Andrade, leading to a knockdown in Round 4. With eight stoppages in his last 10 fights, Benavidez has been eyeing a high-stakes bout against 168-pound undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez, and this victory brings him one step closer.
Net Worth 2023
David Benavidez is believed to have a net worth of around $3.5 million.
David Benavidez defeats Demetrius Andrade
WBC super middleweight interim titlist David Benavidez delivered a dominant performance against two-division champ Demetrius Andrade on Saturday night at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. After taking control in Round 3, the 26-year-old Benavidez unleashed a barrage of punches on Andrade, leading to a knockdown in Round 4. With eight stoppages in his last 10 fights, Benavidez has been eyeing a high-stakes bout against 168-pound undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez, and this victory brings him one step closer.
Andrade (32-1, 19 KOs), 35, faced a formidable opponent in Benavidez, with his best wins against Maciej Sulecki in 2019 and Liam Williams in 2021. The fight marked only his second in the past two years, and he struggled against Benavidez’s relentless assault.
In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo made a successful return after a layoff of over 2 years, securing a unanimous decision victory over Jose Benavidez Jr.
Mike Coppinger was on-site in Las Vegas, providing comprehensive coverage of the event, including fight results and round-by-round analysis.
