José Benavidez Jr.
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]
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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 | 28 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Early life
Benavidez was born in Panorama City, California. In August 2016 he was shot in Phoenix while walking his dog.[2]
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,[3] en route to a gaudy 120-5 amateur record.[4] 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.[5] He then reached the USA Boxing National Championship's title fight in Denver by beating the 2010 National Golden Gloves Champion Gary Allen Russell.[6] He would lose the final on points 11-9 to Frankie Gómez.[7][8]
Professional boxing record
28 fights | 27 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 18 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
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Loss | 27–1 | Terence Crawford | TKO | 12 (12), 2:42 | 2018-10-13 | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | For WBO welterweight title |
Win | 27–0 | Frank Rojas | KO | 1 (10) | 2018-06-09 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 26–0 | Matthew Strode | TKO | 8 (8) | 2018-02-03 | Bank of America Center, Corpus Christi | |
Win | 25–0 | Francisco Santana | UD | 10 | 2016-07-23 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 24–0 | Sidney Siqueira | UD | 10 | 2015-12-12 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona | |
Win | 23–0 | Jorge Páez Jr. | TKO | 12 (12) | 2015-05-15 | US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona | Retained WBA Interim Light Welterweight title |
Win | 22–0 | Mauricio Herrera | UD | 12 | 2014-12-13 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas | Won WBA Interim Light Welterweight title |
Win | 21–0 | Henry Aurad | TKO | 1 (8) | 2014-07-26 | Celebrity Theater, Phoenix | Won vacant NABF Light Welterweight title |
Win | 20–0 | Angel Hernandez | UD | 6 | 2014-05-17 | Selland Arena, Fresno | |
Win | 19–0 | Prince Doku Jr. | UD | 6 | 2014-03-29 | Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas | |
Win | 18–0 | Abraham Álvarez | TKO | 2 (1:12) | 2013-11-16 | Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada | |
Win | 17–0 | Pavel Míranda | UD | 8 | 2012-10-13 | The Home Depot Center, Carson, California | |
Win | 16–0 | Javier Loya | TKO | 4 (1:41) | 2011-07-21 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 15–0 | Josh Sosa | UD | 6 | 2011-05-26 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona | |
Win | 14–0 | Samuel Santana | UD | 6 | 2011-11-12 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 13–0 | Dedrick Bell | KO | 1 (1:29) | 2011-09-17 | BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona | |
Win | 12–0 | Corey Alarcon | TKO | 4 (1:02) | 2011-06-11 | Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, Arizona | |
Win | 11–0 | James Hope | TKO | 5 (1:43) | 2011-05-07 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 10–0 | Fernando Rodríguez | UD | 6 | 2011-01-22 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 9–0 | Winston Mathis | TKO | 3 (2:23) | 2010-11-13 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas | |
Win | 8–0 | Manuel Delcid | TKO | 2 (0:41) | 2010-09-11 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 7–0 | Josh Beeman | TKO | 1 (1:20) | 2010-06-26 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas | |
Win | 6–0 | Ronnie Peterson | TKO | 1 (2:46) | 2010-05-29 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois | |
Win | 5–0 | Arnoldo Pacheco | TKO | 1 (1:43) | 2010-05-08 | La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
Win | 4–0 | Scott Paul | TKO | 2 (1:30) | 2010-04-10 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 3–0 | Bobby Hill | TKO | 3 (2:59) | 2010-03-12 | Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas | |
Win | 2–0 | John Michael Vega | TKO | 1 (1:07) | 2010-02-14 | Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 1–0 | Steven Cox | TKO | 1 (1:21) | 2010-01-16 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | 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.
- "Boxer Jose Benavidez Jr. -- Shot In Arizona ... 'Expected to Live'". TMZ.
- 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
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Mauricio Herrera |
WBA Super Lightweight Interim Champion December 13, 2014 – February 2, 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Alberto Puello |