Beterbiev vs Benavidez

When is Beterbiev vs Benavidez?

Artur Beterbiev could take on David Benavidez in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Benavidez would be making his 2nd defense of the WBC World Light heavyweight Championship. He was promoted from a secondary belt in April 2025. He has held this belt for a total of 243 days (7 months and 29 days).

He would be making his 2nd defense of the WBA World Light Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against David Morrell in February 2025. He has held this title for 10 months and 5 days.

Beterbiev vs Benavidez stats

Artur Beterbiev would step into the ring with a record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 20 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

David Benavidez would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 31 wins and 0 draws, with 25 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Beterbiev would have an advantage in power over Benavidez, with a 95% knockout percentage compared to Benavidez's 81%.

Artur Beterbiev is the older man by 12 years, at 40 years old.

Benavidez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Beterbiev. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Both Artur Beterbiev and David Benavidez fight out of an orthodox stance.

Beterbiev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 9 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 2 months earlier than Benavidez, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 45 fewer professional rounds, totaling 122 compared to Benavidez's 167.

Artur Beterbiev goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBA, 1 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 3 by the IBF, and 1 by The Ring at light heavyweight.

David Benavidez is currently ranked number 2 by The Ring in the 175lb division.

Beterbiev vs Benavidez form

Beterbiev has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Dmitry Bivol on February 22, 2025, by majority decision in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBA Super World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Dmitry Bivol on October 12, 2024, by majority decision in their The Ring Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Going into that contest, he had won against Callum Smith on January 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada.

Before that, he had beaten Anthony Yarde on January 28, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom.

He had defeated Joe Smith Jr on June 18, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he 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.

Prior to that, he had won against 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.

Going into that contest, 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.

Before that, he had beaten 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.

He had won against Caleb Plant on March 25, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, David Benavidez has been fighting more than Artur Beterbiev.

Artur Beterbiev last fought 1 year, 1 month and 3 days ago, while David Benavidez's last outing was 4 months and 3 days ago.

Beterbiev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 9 months and 7 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 9 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 41 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.2 rounds on average.

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

What are the odds on Beterbiev vs Benavidez?

Artur Beterbiev is currently 1/3 (-300) to win the clash outright, while you can get 2/1 (+200) on David Benavidez if you fancy the upset.

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