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.

6 天之前 · Benavidez retained his WBC light heavyweight interim title and won Morrell's WBA light heavyweight "regular" belt. Artur Beterbiev is the undisputed champion at 175 pounds.

6 天之前 · Next fight: February 1, 2025, 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 …

2025年2月1日 · David Benavidez is declared the winner by unanimous decision after 12 rounds. Read the fight recap, access video highlights, check out fight stats and view the full official scorecard. Stay connected to the world of boxing. Find all the details you need right here on PBC.

2025年2月1日 · Benavidez was just too powerful, even though Morrell took the fight the full 12 rounds. The Phoenix native earned a unanimous decision and took Morrell's WBA light heavyweight title belt.

6 天之前 · Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents. In his last fight, he beat David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by in the 12th round in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

2025年1月31日 · Benavidez, who’s from Phoenix and lives in Las Vegas, likely will try to overwhelm Morrell early. The 28-year-old has shown the ability to go the distance, if necessary, winning two of his three most recent fights by unanimous decision. The Cuba-born Morrell, who lives in Minneapolis, has been a dominant boxer since turning pro in 2019.

2024年6月16日 · LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez made the most of his debut in the light heavyweight division, outpointing Oleksandr Gvozdyk on Saturday night to win the interim WBC championship belt. “I went up in weight, won every single round and dominated a former world champion and an Olympian as well,” Benavidez said.

2024年12月16日 · Brother of Jose Benavidez. Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight world champion by defeating Ronald Gavril on September 8th, 2017 . On September 17th 2018 Benavidez tested positive for cocaine in a VADA test.