Best fights of David Benavidez
Over 13 years as a professional, David Benavidez has compiled a 32-0 (26) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. David Benavidez KOs Gilberto Ramírez
On May 2, 2026 David Benavidez fought Gilberto Ramírez for the WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight titles. Benavidez was 29 years old with a record of 31-0, and Ramírez was 34 with a record of 48-1. Benavidez was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Ramírez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Gilberto Ramírez via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
2. David Benavidez defeats David Morrell Jr.
On February 1, 2025 David Benavidez, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, met David Morrell Jr., the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Benavidez was 28 years old with a record of 29-0, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 11-0. Benavidez was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
3. David Benavidez stops Demetrius Andrade
On November 25, 2023 David Benavidez defended his WBC interim super middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade. Benavidez was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and Andrade was 35 with a record of 32-0. Benavidez was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Andrade was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Demetrius Andrade via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. David Benavidez KOs David Lemieux
On May 21, 2022 David Benavidez fought David Lemieux for the vacant WBC interim super middleweight title. Benavidez was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Lemieux was 33 with a record of 43-4. Benavidez was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Lemieux was on a 5-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped David Lemieux via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. David Benavidez defeats Caleb Plant
On March 25, 2023 David Benavidez defended his WBC interim super middleweight title against Caleb Plant. Benavidez was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Plant was 30 with a record of 22-1. Benavidez was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Plant was coming off a win. Benavidez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. David Benavidez KOs Anthony Yarde
On November 22, 2025 David Benavidez defended his WBA (Regular) light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde. Benavidez was 28 years old with a record of 30-0, and Yarde was 34 with a record of 27-3. Benavidez was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Yarde was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Anthony Yarde via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. David Benavidez KOs Anthony Dirrell
On September 28, 2019 David Benavidez fought Anthony Dirrell for the WBC super middleweight title. Benavidez was 22 years old with a record of 21-0, and Dirrell was 34 with a record of 33-1-1. Benavidez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Dirrell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Anthony Dirrell via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
8. David Benavidez defeats Oleksandr Gvozdyk
On June 15, 2024 David Benavidez fought Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. Benavidez was 27 years old with a record of 28-0, and Gvozdyk was 37 with a record of 20-1. Benavidez was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Gvozdyk was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
9. David Benavidez KOs Ronald Ellis
On March 13, 2021 David Benavidez faced Ronald Ellis in a super middleweight bout. Benavidez was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Ellis was 31 with a record of 18-1-2. Benavidez was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Ellis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Ronald Ellis via TKO in the 11th round.
10. David Benavidez defeats Ronald Gavril in their 2nd fight
On February 17, 2018 David Benavidez defended his WBC super middleweight title against Ronald Gavril. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 21 years old with a record of 19-0, and Gavril was 31 with a record of 18-2. Benavidez was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak, while Gavril was coming off a loss. Benavidez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.