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David Benavidez
Anthony David Benavidez
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Anthony David Benavidez (born December 17, 1996) is a Mexican-American professional boxer who has held world championships in three weight classes. He has held the unified World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight title (Super version) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) since May 2026, the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title (Regular version) since February 2025 and the World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight title since April 2025. Previously, he held the WBC super middleweight twice between 2017 and 2020. Claiming his first world title at 20 years, eight months, three weeks and one day old, Benavidez holds the record as the youngest super middleweight world champion in history.
Career
- 1996Birth
What happened recently
Tim Bradley delivers honest verdict on David Benavidez vs Dmitry Bivol: "Recipe for disaster"
Willy Chavarria Designed Custom Fight Night Armor for Undefeated Champion David Benavidez
Oleksandr Usyk Manager Calls David Benavidez “Interesting Option” - Boxing News 24/7
David Benavidez sparring partner names the one man he can't beat: "He has literally no way to win"
Roy Jones Jr urges caution and timing in possible David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Usyk fight
Roy Jones Jr sums up David Benavidez's chances of beating Usyk to become heavyweight champion
David Benavidez wants unprecedented catchweight fight that would have six titles on the line
David Benavidez says a fight against Jai Opetaia could happen, but it’s gonna take some time due to the politics : “What the promotional companies have to realize is they work for us… I’m not tryna be disrespectful, but I don’t have any interest in the Zuffa title at all.”
David Benavidez roasts 'scared' Canelo Alvarez, sets sights on Dmitry Bivol after Zurdo masterclass
David Benavidez says he’d like to offer a catchweight fight to Dmitry Bivol at 190 pounds with both the light heavyweight & crusierweight titles on the line.
Despite Turki’s desire for Oleksandr Usyk mega-fight, David Benavidez has no plans for heavyweight
David Benavidez blasts Zuffa Boxing, Ali's grandson responds how Zuffa "complicates" the sweet science
David Benavidez on an undisputed light-heavyweight title fight vs. Dmitry Bivol: “Bivol’s No.1 on my hit list. Bivol, Canelo or Opetaia is who I want next. Bivol’s a great champion, a future Hall Of Famer. I just want to test myself against the best and face the best, each and every fight.”
David Benavidez Proposes 190 Catchweight for Dmitry Bivol Titles - Boxing News 24/7