![]() These fans bought tickets to see David compete as an amateur on the Celebrity Theatre stage in Phoenix, just by virtue of his being Junior’s brother. fought as a professional, garnering the attention of media outlets worldwide, and building a following of loyal fans. He watched as his brother, Jose Benavidez, Jr. Standing over 6’ tall at 15 years of age, it was difficult to find opponents that were able and, moreover, willing to step into the ring with the gifted boxer. Finding fights in the amateur ranks had been a struggle. While his ten and eleven-year-old friends spent hours defeating video game foes, David honed his skills as a young boxer, defeating different types of rivals in the ring.Īt fifteen years of age, while his classmates were pursuing girls and parties, David was traveling the country, sparring with the likes of Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, Kelly Pavlik, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Lateef “Power” Kayode and other world class fighters.ĭavid held his own with these fighters, and when he turned sixteen, a decision was to be made - continue to fight as an amateur or make his professional debut in Mexico. While most two and three year olds toiled at playgrounds, David was learning how to throw jabs, with his older brother Jose. ![]() Sacrifice and dedication…two elements of boxing that David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez knows all too well. and older brother of sisters Isabella and Daisy. He is the younger brother of welterweight contender Jose Benavidez Jr. Mexican-American David Benavidez was born in Phoenix, AZ, to parents Jose (Father) and Michelle. I never let my appearance phase me cause I knew I had the heart of a championĪ post shared by David Benavidez on at 9:12pm PDT A FIGHTING FAMILY At 15 I was that fatboy always going toe to toe with world champions in sparring who ever it was it didn't matter super middle weight, light heavy weight ,cruiser weight, and heavy weight iI was in there with all of them.
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