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David Benavidez
David Benavidez

Record

32-0-0

Form

KO 6
TKO 7
UD 12
UD 12
TKO 6

Belts held

WBC World Light heavyweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0) TKO 7 22-Nov-2025
Time inactive
170 days - (5 months & 19 days)
Won against
(Promoted From Secondary Belt)
Time held
399 days - (1 year & 1 month)
Total defences
1
Nov 22 2025
TKO 7 United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0)
Activity average
Every 399 days - (1 year & 1 month)
Mandatory challenger
Russian Federation flag Artur Beterbiev (21-1-0)
Last mandatory
Not Fulfilled Yet
Since a mandatory
399 days - (1 year & 1 month)
WBO World Cruiserweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
Not Defended Yet
Time inactive
9 days - (9 days)
Won against
Mexico flag Ramirez (48-1-0) KO 6 02-May-2026
Time held
9 days - (9 days)
Total defences
0
Activity average
N/A
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
9 days - (9 days)
WBA Super World Cruiserweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
Not Defended Yet
Time inactive
9 days - (9 days)
Won against
Mexico flag Ramirez (48-1-0) KO 6 02-May-2026
Time held
9 days - (9 days)
Total defences
0
Activity average
N/A
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
9 days - (9 days)
WBA World Light Heavyweight champion
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Next Scheduled Defence
TBA
Last defence
United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0) TKO 7 22-Nov-2025
Time inactive
170 days - (5 months & 19 days)
Won against
Cuba flag Morrell (11-0-0) UD 12 01-Feb-2025
Time held
464 days - (1 year & 3 months)
Total defences
1
Nov 22 2025
TKO 7 United Kingdom flag Yarde (27-3-0)
Activity average
Every 464 days - (1 year & 3 months)
Mandatory challenger
TBC
Last mandatory
None Called Yet
Since a mandatory
464 days - (1 year & 3 months)

Stats

age
29
Height
6' 1" / 185 cm
Reach
76" / 193 cm
Stance
Orthodox (R)

Full record

Wins
32
By KO
26
KO%
81%
Lost
0
Stopped
0
Draws
0
Debut
2013
Pro RDS
173

Ranking @ Cruiserweight

Ranking @ Light Heavyweight

David Benavidez profile


What is David Benavidez's Record?

David Benavidez's record currently stands at 32 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws. He is currently undefeated in a total of 32 contests. Of those 32 wins, he has stopped 26 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 81%. He's boxed a total of 173 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 5.4 rounds on average.

When was his last fight and how active is he?

David Benavidez's last fight took place against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas, United States. He won by knockout in the 6th round. That fight was 9 days ago.

Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 7 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 49 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.8 rounds on average.

What belts does David Benavidez hold?

He currently holds the WBC World Light heavyweight, the WBO World Cruiserweight, the WBA Super World Cruiserweight, and the WBA World Light Heavyweight championships.

He currently holds the WBC World Light heavyweight belt, having been promoted from a secondary belt on April 7, 2025. He has held this belt for a total of 399 days (1 year, 1 month and 4 days) and has defended the belt 1 time. His first mandatory for his WBC belt is due against Artur Beterbiev.

He won WBO World Cruiserweight, and WBA Super World Cruiserweight titles against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, beating him by knockout in the 6th round on May 2, 2026. He has held these belts for a total of 9 days (9 days) and is yet to make a defense of either belt. His first mandatory for his WBC belt is due against Artur Beterbiev.

He won WBA World Light Heavyweight belt against David Morrell, beating him by unanimous decision after 12 rounds on February 1, 2025. He has held this belt for a total of 464 days (1 year, 3 months and 10 days) and has defended the belt 1 time. He is yet to make a mandatory defense of this belt.

How Old Is David Benavidez And Where Is he From?

The cruiserweight is currently 29 years old. He was born on December 17, 1996, so he will turn 30 in 7 months and 6 days.

Benavidez was born in the United States.

How long has Benavidez been fighting?

David Benavidez made his professional debut in August 2013, so he has been a pro for 12 years and 8 months.

How good is he?

Benavidez is currently ranked 1st by The Ring and 2nd by Box.Live at Cruiserweight and 1st by The Ring and 2nd by Box.Live at Light Heavyweight.

How tall is Benavidez, What is his Reach And Which Stance Does he Use?

Benavidez is 6' 1" tall, which is 185cm. His reach is 76 inches, which is 193 cm. Benavidez fights from a traditional orthodox stance, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

What are some potential opponents for David Benavidez?

Some potential future fights for Benavidez include Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol, Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Artur Beterbiev, Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez.

What will be David Benavidez's Next Fight And Where Can I Watch It?

David Benavidez doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Benavidez include Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol, Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Artur Beterbiev, Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez.

In the UK you can usually stream Benavidez's fights on DAZN PPV.

In the US you can usually stream David Benavidez's fights via DAZN PPV.

What are some recent David Benavidez results?

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on May 2, 2026, by knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Anthony Yarde on November 22, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and WBA World Light Heavyweight championship fight at ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

He had won against Demetrius Andrade on November 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

David Benavidez Stats
AgeDate Of BirthNationalityHeightReachStanceWeight Division
29December 17, 1996United States185 cm193 cmorthodoxCruiserweight (200 lb)
David Benavidez Record
Professional RecordWinsWins By KOKnockout PercentageLossesLosses By StoppageDrawsPro RoundsDebut
32-0-0322681%0001732013
David Benavidez Rankings
WeightThe Ring MagazineWBCIBFWBAWBO
Cruiserweight1----
Light Heavyweight1----
David Benavidez Recent Contests
DateOpponentResultReplayVenue
2026-05-02Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ RamirezWon (KO 6)T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2025-11-22Anthony YardeWon (TKO 7) watch replay ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2025-02-01David MorrellWon (UD 12) watch replay T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States
2024-06-15Oleksandr GvozdykWon (UD 12) watch replay MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2023-11-25Demetrius AndradeWon (TKO 6)Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2023-03-25Caleb PlantWon (UD 12) watch replay MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV, United States
2022-05-21David LemieuxWon (TKO 3) watch replay Gila River Arena, Glendale, AZ, United States
2021-11-13Kyrone DavisWon (TKO 7) watch replay Footprint Center, Arizona, United States
2021-03-13Ronald EllisWon (TKO 11) watch replay Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut, United States
2020-08-15Roamer Alexis AnguloWon (TKO 10) watch replay Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut, United States
2019-09-28Anthony DirrellWon (KO 9)Staples Center, LA, United States
2019-03-16J’Leon LoveWon (TKO 2) watch replay AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX, United States
2018-02-17Ronald GavrilWon (UD 12) watch replay Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
2017-09-08Ronald GavrilWon (SD 12) watch replay Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Nevada, Afghanistan
2017-05-20Rogelio MedinaWon (KO 8) watch replay Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, United States
2017-01-28Sherali MamajonovWon (KO 2)MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States
2016-08-05Denis DouglinWon (TKO 10) watch replay 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, United States
2016-06-25Francy NtetuWon (TKO 7)Barclays Center, New York, United States
2016-04-30Phillip Jackson BensonWon (KO 2)StubHub Center, Carson, United States

David Benavidez's next fight

When is David Benavidez's Next Fight?

David Benavidez doesn't currently have a fight scheduled.

Some potential future fights for Benavidez include Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol, Unified Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk, Artur Beterbiev, Edgar Berlanga and Canelo Alvarez.

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In the UK you can usually stream Benavidez's fights on DAZN PPV.

In the US you can usually stream David Benavidez's fights via DAZN PPV.

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