José Benavidez Jr.
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| Born | José Luis Benavidez Jr. (1992-05-15) May 15, 1992 (age 32) |
| Statistics | |
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| Height | 5 ft10+1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
| Reach | 71+1⁄2 in (182 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
José Luis Benavidez Jr. (born May 15, 1992) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBA welterweight title in 2018. He is the brother of two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez. He also made his acting debut as Felix Chavez in Creed III (2023).[1]
Benavidez was born in Panorama City, California. His younger brother, David Benavidez, is also a professional boxer. In August 2016, he was shot in Phoenix while walking his dog.[2]
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]
On 13 October 2018, Benavidez Jr fought the unbeaten Terence Crawford for his WBO welterweight title, in what was the first title fight of his career. Benavidez Jr put up a good fight, but was ultimately overmatched by Crawford and lost the bout via TKO in the final round.[9]
In his next bout, Benavidez Jr fought Francisco Emanuel Torres. The bout ended in a majority draw, with one judge seeing Benavidez Jr as the winner, scoring it 96–94, while the other two scored it 95–95.[10]
In his next bout, Benavidez Jr fought former champion and WBC #5 super welterweight Danny Garcia. Garcia beat Jose Benavidez by majority decision, with the scorecards announced as 116–112, 117–111, 114–114 in favor of Garcia.[11]
| 32 fights | 28 wins | 3 losses |
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| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 32 | Loss | 28–3–1 | Jermall Charlo | UD | 10 | Nov 25, 2023 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Sladan Janjanin | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 12, 2023 | MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 30 | Loss | 27–2–1 | Danny Garcia | MD | 12 | Jul 30, 2022 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 29 | Draw | 27–1–1 | Francisco Emanuel Torres | MD | 10 | Nov 13, 2021 | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 27–1 | Terence Crawford | TKO | 12 (12), 2:42 | Oct 13, 2018 | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | For WBO welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Frank Rojas | KO | 1 (10), 0:21 | Jun 9, 2018 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Matthew Strode | TKO | 8 (8), 2:58 | Feb 3, 2018 | American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Francisco Santana | UD | 10 | Jul 23, 2016 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Sidney Siqueira | UD | 10 | Dec 12, 2015 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Jorge Páez Jr. | TKO | 12 (12), 0:07 | May 15, 2015 | US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Retained WBA interim light welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Mauricio Herrera | UD | 12 | Dec 13, 2014 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Chelsea Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBA interim light welterweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Henry Auraad | TKO | 1 (8), 1:50 | Jul 26, 2014 | Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Won vacant NABF light welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Angel Hernandez | UD | 6 | May 17, 2014 | Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Prince Doku Jr. | UD | 6 | Mar 29, 2014 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Abraham Álvarez | TKO | 2 (6), 1:03 | Nov 16, 2013 | Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Pavel Míranda | UD | 8 | Oct 13, 2012 | The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Javier Loya | TKO | 4 (1:41) | Jul 21, 2012 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Josh Sosa | UD | 6 | May 26, 2012 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Samuel Santana | UD | 6 | Nov 12, 2011 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Dedrick Bell | KO | 1 (6), 1:29 | Sep 17, 2011 | BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Corey Alarcon | TKO | 4 (6), 1:02 | Jun 11, 2011 | Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | James Hope | TKO | 5 (6), 1:43 | May 7, 2011 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Fernando Rodríguez | UD | 6 | Jan 22, 2011 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Winston Mathis | TKO | 3 (6), 2:23 | Nov 13, 2010 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Manuel Delcid | TKO | 2 (6), 2:41 | Sep 11, 2010 | Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Josh Beeman | KO | 1 (4), 1:20 | Jun 26, 2010 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ronnie Peterson | TKO | 1 (4), 2:46 | May 29, 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Arnoldo Pacheco | TKO | 1 (4) | May 8, 2010 | La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Scott Paul | TKO | 2 (4), 1:30 | Apr 10, 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bobby Hill | TKO | 3 (4), 2:59 | Mar 12, 2010 | Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | John Michael Vega | TKO | 1 (4), 1:07 | Feb 14, 2010 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Steven Cox | TKO | 1 (4), 1:21 | Jan 16, 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Amateur boxing titles | ||||
| Previous: Danny O'Connor |
U.S. Golden Gloves light welterweight champion 2009 |
Next: Gary Allen Russell | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | WBA light welterweight champion Interim title December 13, 2014 – February 2, 2016 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Alberto Puello | ||
