Anthony David Benavidez (born December 17, 1996) is an American professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title (Regular version) since February 2025, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim light heavyweight title since 2024.

Benavidez down in round eleven, Morrell deducted one point in round eleven for hitting after the bell.

2 days ago · Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs), who recently defeated David Morrell by unanimous decision, had been holding WBC’s interim light-heavyweight title while waiting for an opportunity to face Bivol.

Last fight: February 1, 2025, win against David Morrell Jr. Official biography, fight record and exclusive photos of professional American boxer David Benavidez. Access fight highlights, the latest news, revealing videos, and upcoming fight schedule for David Benavidez, right here on …

2 days ago · David Benavidez added that getting ignored doesn't discourage him, rather, it gives him further motivation proving that he is dangerous. While he acknowledges that Terence Crawford is a great ...

2 days ago · David Benavidez is the new WBC light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) has notified the World Boxing Council, through his attorney Patrick English, that he is vacating the WBC light ...

Feb 1, 2025 · In a battle of unbeaten fighters in the primes of their careers, Mexican star David “El Monstro” Benavidez continued his rise to the top of the sport with a bruising unanimous decision victory over Cuban sensation David Morrell Jr.

2 days ago · David Benavidez has officially become the WBC light heavyweight world champion after Dmitry Bivol unexpectedly vacated the 175-pound title. The announcement was made by Mauricio Sulaimán ...

David Benavidez made his professional debut in August 2013, so he has been a pro for 11 years and 7 months. How good is he? Benavidez is currently ranked 2nd by The Ring at Light Heavyweight.

2 days ago · Eight years after first claiming the vacant WBC super middleweight title, David Benavidez has now become an undisputed world champion. Though not necessarily by his own doing inside the ring, following Dmitry Bivol‘s decision to vacate the belt, he was elevated to full WBC light heavyweight championship. The surprising development occurred as ...