David Benavides ( born David Benavidez ; December 17, 1996 ) - American boxer. The world champion in the 2nd medium weight category ( WBC , 2017—2018).
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| Birth name | David Benavides ( eng. David Benavidez ) |
| Nickname | Red flag ( English Red Flag , Spanish El Bandera Roja ) |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Date of Birth | December 17, 1996 (22 years) |
| Place of Birth | Phoenix , Arizona , United States |
| Accommodation | Phoenix , Arizona , United States |
| Weight category | 2nd medium (up to 76.2 kg) , light heavy (up to 79.38 kg) , 1st heavy (up to 90.72 kg) |
| Rack | Right-handed |
| Growth | 188 cm |
| Arm span | 193 cm |
| Trainer | José Benavides Sr. |
| Promoter | Sampson Levkovits |
| Ratings | |
| Position by BoxRec rating | 10 (161 points) |
| The best position rated by BoxRec | 10 (161 points) |
| Professional career | |
| First fight | August 17, 2013 |
| The last battle | March 16, 2019 |
| Number of battles | 21 |
| Number of wins | 21 |
| Knockout wins | 18 |
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Professional career
He made his debut in the professional ring on August 17, 2013, having won by knockout in the 1st round [1] .
In October 2015, he signed a contract with promoter Sampson Levkovits [2] .
On May 20, 2017, he knocked out in the 8th round of the former contender for the world title in the 2nd middleweight of Mexican Rogelio Medin . The fight wore the status of qualifying for the world title in the 2nd medium weight according to the WBC version [3] [4] [5] [6] .
Ronald Gavril Champion Rule
In July 2017, it was announced that a fight between David Benavides and former world middleweight champion American Anthony Dirrell will take place on September 9. At stake will be a vacant world title in the 2nd Middleweight according to the WBC [7] . In August, it became known that Dirrell was injured and will not be able to enter the ring. Benavides became the new rival Romanian Ronald Gavril . The fight was scheduled for September 8 [8] [9] . The fight, as a result, took place in Las Vegas and lasted all 12 rounds. Benavides won by split decision. The American became the youngest world champion in the history of the 2nd medium weight [10] [11] .
On February 17, 2018, a rematch with Ronald Gavril took place. Benavides won a landslide victory on points [12] [13] .
On September 18, 2018, it became known that one of the benavides doping tests gave a positive result - traces of benzoylekgonin, the main metabolite of cocaine, were found in it. The sample was taken on August 27 in the framework of the joint program of the WBC and VADA "Clean Box" [14] [15] . David apologized to the WBC and his fans, saying that he made a mistake [16] [17] . On October 3, Benavides was deprived of the champion title and declared the “champion on vacation” [18] [19] [20] .
Fighting statistics
The table lists the results of all boxer fights. Each line shows the result of the fight. Additionally, the number of the fight is indicated by the color that indicates the result of the fight. Decoding of symbols and colors is presented in the table below.
| Example | Decryption |
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| Victory | |
| Draw | |
| Defeat | |
| Planned bout | |
| Duel declared invalid | |
| KO | Knockout |
| TKO | TKO |
| UD, PTS | Unanimous decision of the judges |
| MD | The decision of the majority of judges |
| SD | Separate decision of the judges |
| RTD | Refusal to continue the fight |
| Dq | Disqualification |
| NC | Duel declared invalid |
| 21 | March 16, 2019 | Jayleon Love Rusk (24-2-1) | Hey And End Stadium , Arlington , Texas , USA | TKO2 (10) | |
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| 20 | February 17, 2018 | Ronald Gavril (18-2) | Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Events Center, Las Vegas , Nevada , USA | UD12 (12) | He defended the title of world champion in the 2nd Middleweight Championship according to the WBC (Benavides' 1st defense). Account: 119-109 and 120-108 (twice). |
| nineteen | September 8, 2017 | Ronald Gavril (18-1) | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas , Nevada , USA | SD12 (12) | He won the vacant WBC world title in the 2nd middleweight title. Benavides knocked down in the 12th round. Account: 116-111, 117-111, 111-116. |
| 18 | May 20, 2017 | Rogelio Medina (37-7-0) | Laredo Energy Arena , Laredo , Texas , United States | TKO8 (12) | Eliminator WBC 2nd medium weight. Medina knocked down in the 6th, 7th and 8th rounds. |
| 17 | January 28, 2017 | Sherali Mamajonov (14-1-0) | MGM Grand , Las Vegas , Nevada , USA | KO2 (8) | Mamadzhonov knocked down in the 1st and 2nd rounds. |
| sixteen | August 5, 2016 | Denis Douglin (20-4-0) | 2300 Arena , Philadelphia , PA , USA | TKO10 (10) | Douglin knocked down in the 9th round. |
| 15 | June 25, 2016 | Francie Ntetu (16-0-0) | Barclays Center , New York , New York , USA | TKO7 (8) | |
| 14 | April 30, 2016 | Phillip Jackson Benson (16-2-0) | Stabhab Center , Carson , California , USA | KO2 (8) | |
| 13 | January 19, 2016 | Kevin Cobbs (10-1-0) | Club Nokia , Los Angeles , California , United States | KO2 (8) | |
| 12 | November 14, 2015 | Felipe Romero (19-9-1) | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas , Nevada , USA | TKO1 (8) | Romero knocked down three times. |
| eleven | September 5, 2015 | Alberto Gutierrez (0-11-0) | CUM Aguaprieta, Agua Prieta , Sonora , Mexico | TKO1 (6) | |
| ten | May 15, 2015 | Ricardo Campillo (9-7-1) | US Airway Center, Phoenix , Arizona , USA | TKO2 (6) | |
| 9 | April 25, 2015 | Rollin Williams (23-20-2) | Celebrity Theater , Phoenix , Arizona , United States | TKO1 (8) | He won the vacant title of NABF Junior as a light heavyweight. |
| eight | December 20, 2014 | Azamat Umarsoda (1-6-2) | Celebrity Theater , Phoenix , Arizona , United States | UD6 (6) | Account: 60-53 (all). |
| 7 | October 11, 2014 | Juan Hernandez (debut) | Gimnacio Municipal de Box, Nogales , Sonora , Mexico | TKO1 (4) | |
| 6 | August 23, 2014 | Jairo Dolores (debut) | Campos Deportivos de la Casa Social Cerveceria Tecate, Tecate , Baja California , Mexico | TKO1 (4) | |
| five | May 24, 2014 | Eric Revueltas (0-1-0) | Auditorio Municipal , Tijuana , Baja California , Mexico | KO4 (4) | |
| four | April 11, 2014 | Arturo Martinez (debut) | Hipódromo Caliente, Arena Tecate, Tijuana , Baja California , Mexico | TKO1 (4) | |
| 3 | January 31, 2014 | Omar Aispuro (1-1-0) | Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana , Baja California , Mexico | TKO1 (4) | |
| 2 | December 4, 2013 | Edgar Galvan (0-5-0) | Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana , Baja California , Mexico | KO1 (4) | |
| one | August 17, 2013 | Erasmo Mendoza (debut) | El Chamizal, Puerto Penasco , Sonora , Mexico | KO1 (4) | |
Titles and achievements
Regional and minor
- NABF Junior Light Heavyweight Title (2015–2017).
World
- World champion in the 2nd medium weight according to the WBC (2017-2018).
See also
- The current world boxing champions
- World Middleweight Boxing Champions List
Family
Brother - Jose Benavides , professional boxer. Temporary world champion in the 1st welterweight ( WBA , 2014—2016).
Notes
- ↑ Aug 17, 2013 (not available link) . Archived January 19, 2016.
- ↑ David Benavidez Inks Pact With Sampson Boxing .
- ↑ May 20, 2017 . (inaccessible link)
- ↑ Fight: 2156517 Undefeated .
- ↑ David Benavidez Blasts Out Porky Medina in Eight Rounds .
- ↑ Super Middleweight David Benavides became the challenger after scoring Medina .
- ↑ Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez on 9/9 For WBC Title .
- ↑ David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril For WBC Belt! Dirrell Injured .
- ↑ Gavril will replace Dirrell in a title fight with Benavides .
- ↑ David Benavidez Gets Off The Floor, Beats Gavril For WBC Belt .
- ↑ David Benavides won the WBC middleweight title .
- ↑ David Benavidez Beats Down Ronald Gavril, Wins Decision .
- ↑ David Benavides defeated Ronald Gavrila .
- ↑ David Benavidez Comes Up For Cocaine in VADA Test .
- ↑ The WBC champion failed the doping test - was caught on cocaine .
- ↑ David Benavidez Makes No Excuses, Apologizes For Failed Test .
- ↑ Powder the nostrils with cocaine: David Benavides does not deny the blame .
- ↑ Dirrell vs. Yildirim For WBC Title, Benavidez Champ in Recess .
- ↑ David Benavides is deprived of the WBC title, the fight for the vacant title is appointed .
- ↑ Benavides was sent on leave for cocaine, the title will be played by Yıldırım with Dirrell Neopr .
Links
- Benavides, David (Eng.) - statistics of professional fights on the site BoxRec