The David Benavidez next fight news appears to be set, but who will be standing opposite “El Monstruo” when he steps back inside the ring?
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Who will David Benavidez next fight be against?
The reigning WBC interim light heavyweight champion will take on David Morrell, he announced on social media. Morrell won the WBA light heavyweight title in August, and both belts are expected to be on the line.
How to watch David Benavidez vs. David Morrell
- While not made official, the bout between Benavidez and Morrell is expected to take place January 25
- Much like the date, the location was not announced, but Las Vegas is being penciled in
- The 175-pound bout is expected to headline a PBC pay-per-view card
David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk recap
In his move up to light heavyweight, Benavidez shined. After a successful run at super middleweight, he took care of a former champion in Gvozdyk. The win marked his 29th in 29 pro fights and the fifth by decision.
Benavidez was able to utilize the same skills that helped him take out Caleb Plant and David Lemieux in recent years. He effectively avoided the power strikes of his opponent while countering at will.
Along with still holding the interim WBC super middleweight belt, Benavidez went 15-0 as an amateur. He has not lost inside the boxing ring in his career, something not many can claim in today’s age of the sport.
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He has notable wins over Adonis Stevenson, Doudou Ngumbu, and most recently Isaac Rodrigues.
Early knockout power: In two of his first bouts as a pro, Benavidez displayed his incredible knockout power. Competing on the undercard of Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto II, he floored Phillip Jackson Benson in the second round. On the Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter undercard, Benavidez dropped Francy Ntetu in a meeting of unbeaten fighters in the seventh. Can he do the same to Gvozdyk on Saturday night?
Coming from a strong family of boxing, Benavidez has overcome plenty of struggles. He is the brother of Jose Benavidez Jr., a former champion.
What makes David Benavidez so popular?
With a deep family of boxing, Benavidez has been able to develop a strong following. He hit the ground running in the sport, winning titles at an early age. And the success has only continued for there from the monster from Phoenix.
- David Benavidez record: 29-0 (24 knockouts)
- David Benavidez age: 27 years old
- He made his professional debut at 16, scoring a first-round knockout. Benavidez would claim the NABF junior light heavyweight title in 2015.
- In 2017, he won the WBC super middleweight title with a decision win over Ronald Gavril. His first title defense came a year later when he topped Gavril for a second time.
- In 2018, Benavidez tested positive for cocaine from a urine sample. He was stripped of his title and received a suspension.
- When he returned to the ring after the five-plus month suspension, Benavidez took on J’Leon Love. From AT&T Stadium outside Dallas, he stopped Love in the second round.
- A second title was stripped from his waist in 2020 after coming in heavy for a defense vs. Roamer Alexis Angulo. He would go on to stop Angulo in the 10th round of their bout, eventually fighting for the belt again in 2022.
- After starting his boxing career at three years of age, Benavidez would record a perfect 15-0 record as an amateur.
David Benavidez net worth
The measure of a fighter’s success is the dollars and cents they rack up during their professional career. David Benavidez’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
