Benavidez vs Paez Jr

Who won Benavidez vs Paez Jr?

Jose Benavidez beat Jorge Paez Jr by technical knockout in the 12th round on Friday, May 15th, 2015, at US Airway Centre, Arizona.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Lightweight division, which meant the weight limit was 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).

This contest was for the WBA super lightweight championship of the world.

Benavidez vs Paez Jr stats

Back in May 2015, Jose Benavidez stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 22 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Jorge Paez Jr made his way to the ring with a record of 38 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, with 23 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Benavidez had a slight advantage in power over Paez Jr, with a 68% knockout percentage compared to Paez Jr's 61%.

Jose Benavidez was the younger man by 4 years, at 23 years old.

Benavidez had a height advantage of 7 inches over Paez Jr. That also extended to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Both Jose Benavidez and Jorge Paez Jr fought out of an orthodox stance.

Benavidez was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 23 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2010, 4 years and 11 months later than Paez Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2005. He had fought 117 fewer professional rounds, totaling 172 compared to Paez Jr's 289.

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