Where is David Benavidez from?

David Benavidez is the reigning interim WBC light heavyweight champion of the world. Starting his professional career in 2013, the 28-year-old fighter boasts a record of 29 wins and no losses in boxing, as of January 2025. The majority of his wins are via knockout (24) and the rest via decision (five), respectively. Over the years, Benavidez has stepped up against some of the prominent names in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions like Caleb Plant, Demetrius Andrade, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, and Ronald Gavril.

For his most recent showdown, David Benavidez faced Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the vacant interim WBC light heavyweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The fight took place on June 15, 2024, and Benavidez won the 12-rounder via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard. Moreover, the interim champion is now set to face David Morrell in his next outing on February 1, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.

David Benavidez' nationality

David Benavidez was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, making him an American citizen.

As per the PBC, Benavidez's father is from Mexico, and his mother is from Ecuador. His father Jose Benavidez Sr. has played a crucial role in turning him and his elder brother, Jose Benavidez Jr. into professional boxers. He had trained them from a young age and still works with them throughout their fight camps.

David Benavidez was given the moniker 'The Mexican Monster' by the former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson during a podcast called Hotboxin with Mike Tyson.

*Last updated on January 30, 2025.