José Benavidez Jr.
{{short description|American boxer (born 1992)}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = José Benavidez Jr.
| image =
| realname = José Luis Benavidez Jr.
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| weight = {{plainlist|
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| height = 5 ft 10+1/2 in
| reach = 71+1/2 in
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|15}}
| birth_place = Panorama City, California, U.S.
| style = Orthodox
| total = 32
| wins = 28
| KO = 19
| losses = 3
| draws = 1
| no contests =
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José Luis Benavidez Jr. (born May 15, 1992) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO 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).{{Cite web |date=2023-03-18 |title=What Role Does David Benavidez's Brother Jose Benavidez Jr. Play in Michael B. Jordan's Creed III? |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-what-role-does-david-benavidezs-brother-jose-benavidez-jr-play-in-michael-b-jordans-creed-iii/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=EssentiallySports}}
Early life
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.{{Cite web |last=Abramson |first=Mitch |date=2016-08-25 |title=Jose Benavidez Jr. is in hospital after getting shot in the leg on Tuesday |url=https://www.ringtv.com/462557-jose-benavidez-jr-hospital-getting-shot-leg-tuesday/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=The Ring}}
Amateur career
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,{{cite journal | title = Benavidez compared to Emmanuel Pacquiao | journal = Fan House | date = 2010-06-19 | first = Elie | last = Seckbach| url = http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/06/19/bob-arum-compares-jose-benavidez-jr-to-manny-pacquiao/ | access-date = 2010-06-23}} en route to a gaudy 120–5 amateur record.{{cite journal | title = Jose's Record during his Amateur Career | journal = Box Rec | date = 2010-03-06 | first = Juan | last = Escobedo| url = http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Jose_Benavidez | access-date = 2010-06-23}} 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.{{cite journal | title = Youngest Ever Golden Gloves Champion | journal = Max Boxing | date = 2009-12-15 | first = Ryan | last = Maquiñana| url = http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/introducing-jose-benavidez-jr | access-date = 2010-06-23}} He then reached the USA Boxing National Championship's title fight in Denver by beating the 2010 National Golden Gloves Champion Gary Allen Russell.{{cite journal | title = Video of Benavidez vs. Gary Russell | journal = YouTube | date = 2009-06-30 | author = Shawnington| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS8e90ANKUk | access-date = 2010-07-09}} He would lose the final on points 11–9 to Frankie Gómez.{{cite journal | title = 2012 Olympic Hopeful | journal = The Arizona Republic | date = 2009-07-04 | first = Odeen | last = Domingo| url = http://www.azcentral.com/sports/boxing/articles/2009/07/04/20090704spt-sundayshowcase.html | access-date = 2010-06-23}}{{cite journal | title = Video of Benavidez vs. Frankie Gómez | journal = YouTube | date = 2010-06-30 | author = Shawnington| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8djd3SfuU8 | access-date = 2010-07-04}}
Professional career
= 2025 =
In January 2025 it was reported that Benavidez Jr was scheduled to face Danny Rosenberger at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on February 1, 2025.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Jose Benavidez Jr vs Danny Rosenberger set for Benavidez-Morrell undercard |url=https://www.fightmag.com/jose-benavidez-jr-vs-danny-rosenberger-set-for-benavidez-morrell-undercard/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=26 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Valley boxer on 13-win streak to fight on national stage |url=https://www.wkbn.com/sports/valley-boxer-on-13-win-streak-to-fight-on-national-stage/ |work=WKBN.com |date=22 January 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 32
|{{No2}}Loss |28–3–1 |align=left|Jermall Charlo |UD |10 |Nov 25, 2023 |align=left|{{small|Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |28–2–1 |align=left|Sladan Janjanin |TKO |5 (10) |Aug 12, 2023 |align=left|{{small|MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 30
|{{no2}}Loss |27–2–1 |align=left|Danny Garcia |{{Abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |12 |Jul 30, 2022 |align=left|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 29
|{{draw}}Draw |27–1–1 |align=left|Francisco Emanuel Torres |{{Abbr|MD|Majority draw}} |10 |Nov 13, 2021 |align=left|{{small|Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 28
|{{no2}}Loss |27–1 |align=left|Terence Crawford |TKO |12 (12), {{small|2:42}} |Oct 13, 2018 |align=left|{{small|CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|For WBO welterweight title}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |align=left|Frank Rojas |KO |1 (10), {{small|0:21}} |Jun 9, 2018 |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |align=left|Matthew Strode |TKO |8 (8), {{small|2:58}} |Feb 3, 2018 |align=left|{{small|American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |align=left|Francisco Santana |UD |10 |Jul 23, 2016 |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |align=left|Sidney Siqueira |UD |10 |Dec 12, 2015 |align=left|{{small|Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |align=left|Jorge Páez Jr. |TKO |12 (12), {{small|0:07}} |May 15, 2015 |align=left|{{small|US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA interim light welterweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |align=left|Mauricio Herrera |UD |12 |Dec 13, 2014 |align=left|{{small|The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Chelsea Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBA interim light welterweight title}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |align=left|Henry Auraad |TKO |1 (8), {{small|1:50}} |Jul 26, 2014 |align=left|{{small|Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant NABF light welterweight title}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |align=left|Angel Hernandez |UD |6 |May 17, 2014 |align=left|{{small|Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |align=left|Prince Doku Jr. |UD |6 |Mar 29, 2014 |align=left|{{small|Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |align=left|Abraham Álvarez |TKO |2 (6), {{small|1:03}} |Nov 16, 2013 |align=left|{{small|Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |align=left|Pavel Míranda |UD |8 |Oct 13, 2012 |align=left|{{small|The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |align=left|Javier Loya |TKO |4 (1:41) |Jul 21, 2012 |align=left|{{small|Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |align=left|Josh Sosa |UD |6 |May 26, 2012 |align=left|{{small|Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |align=left|Samuel Santana |UD |6 |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |align=left|Dedrick Bell |{{Abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (6), {{small|1:29}} |Sep 17, 2011 |align=left|{{small|BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |align=left|Corey Alarcon |TKO |4 (6), {{small|1:02}} |Jun 11, 2011 |align=left|{{small|Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, Arizona, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |align=left|James Hope |TKO |5 (6), {{small|1:43}} |align=left|{{small|MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Fernando Rodríguez |{{Abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |6 |Jan 22, 2011 |align=left|{{small|Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Winston Mathis |TKO |3 (6), {{small|2:23}} |align=left|{{small|Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Manuel Delcid |TKO |2 (6), {{small|2:41}} |Sep 11, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Josh Beeman |KO |1 (4), {{small|1:20}} |Jun 26, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Ronnie Peterson |TKO |1 (4), {{small|2:46}} |May 29, 2010 |align=left|{{small|UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Arnoldo Pacheco |TKO |1 (4) |align=left|{{small|La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Scott Paul |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:30}} |Apr 10, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Bobby Hill |TKO |3 (4), {{small|2:59}} |Mar 12, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|John Michael Vega |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:07}} |Feb 14, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Steven Cox |{{Abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|1:21}} |Jan 16, 2010 |align=left|{{small|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left| |
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Boxrec|id=525227}}
- [https://box.live/boxers/jose-benavidez/ Jose Benavidez Jr - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
- {{IMDb name|8419596}}
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