Best fights of Jesse Benavides
Over 12 years as a professional, Jesse Benavides has compiled a 40-5-1 (25) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jesse Benavides KOs Fernando Ramos
On August 30, 1991 Jesse Benavides defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Fernando Ramos. Benavides was 27 years old with a record of 33-1, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on a 11-fight winning streak. Benavides stopped Fernando Ramos via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Jesse Benavides loses to Kevin Kelley via unanimous decision
On May 6, 1994 Jesse Benavides fought Kevin Kelley for the WBC featherweight title. Benavides was 30 years old with a record of 37-3-1, and Kelley was 26 with a record of 37-0. Benavides was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kelley was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak. Benavides lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kelley.
3. Jesse Benavides loses to Tracy Harris Patterson via unanimous decision
On March 13, 1993 Jesse Benavides fought Tracy Harris Patterson for the WBC super bantamweight title. Benavides was 29 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Patterson was 28 with a record of 46-2-1. Benavides was coming off a loss. Benavides lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Patterson.
4. Jesse Benavides stops Runnell Doll
On May 21, 1993 Jesse Benavides fought Runnell Doll for the vacant WBC-NABF super bantamweight title. Benavides was 29 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Doll was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on a 2-fight losing streak. Benavides stopped Runnell Doll via retirement in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Jesse Benavides KOs James Pipps
On May 28, 1988 Jesse Benavides defended his IBF-USBA super bantamweight title against James Pipps. Benavides was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Pipps was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Benavides stopped James Pipps via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Jesse Benavides KOs Ramiro Valero
On July 19, 1993 Jesse Benavides faced Ramiro Valero in a super bantamweight bout. Benavides was 29 years old with a record of 35-3-1, and Valero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was coming off a win. Benavides stopped Ramiro Valero via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jesse Benavides defeats Orlando Fernandez
On May 24, 1991 Jesse Benavides fought Orlando Fernandez for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Benavides was 27 years old with a record of 32-1, and Fernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on a 10-fight winning streak. Benavides won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Jesse Benavides KOs Kelvin Seabrooks
On May 13, 1990 Jesse Benavides defended his IBF-USBA super bantamweight title against Kelvin Seabrooks. Benavides was 26 years old with a record of 29-1, and Seabrooks was 27 with a record of 27-15. Benavides was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Seabrooks was coming off a loss. Benavides stopped Kelvin Seabrooks via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Jesse Benavides KOs Daniel Garcia
On April 28, 1989 Jesse Benavides defended his IBF-USBA super bantamweight title against Daniel Garcia. Benavides was 25 years old with a record of 25-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benavides stopped Daniel Garcia via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
10. Jesse Benavides defeats JesĂșs Sarabia
On December 8, 1993 Jesse Benavides defended his WBC-NABF super bantamweight title against JesĂșs Sarabia. Benavides was 30 years old with a record of 36-3-1, and Sarabia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benavides was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benavides won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.