Best fights of Joseph Benavidez
Over 15 years as a professional, Joseph Benavidez has compiled a 28-8 (17) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joseph Benavidez defeats Dustin Ortiz in their 2nd fight
On January 19, 2019 Joseph Benavidez faced Dustin Ortiz in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 34 years old with a record of 26-5, and Ortiz was 30 with a record of 19-7. Benavidez was coming off a win and Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
2. Joseph Benavidez KOs Jussier Formiga in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 2019 Joseph Benavidez faced Jussier Formiga in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Benavidez was 34 years old with a record of 27-5, and Formiga was 34 with a record of 23-5. Benavidez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Formiga was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benavidez stopped Jussier Formiga via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Joseph Benavidez defeats Dustin Ortiz
On November 22, 2014 Joseph Benavidez faced Dustin Ortiz in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 30 years old with a record of 20-4, and Ortiz was 25 with a record of 14-3. Benavidez was coming off a win and Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
4. Joseph Benavidez defeats John Moraga
On May 23, 2015 Joseph Benavidez faced John Moraga in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 30 years old with a record of 21-4, and Moraga was 31 with a record of 16-3. Both Benavidez and Moraga were on a 2-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
5. Joseph Benavidez defeats Eddie Wineland
On August 14, 2011 Joseph Benavidez faced Eddie Wineland in a bantamweight bout. Benavidez was 27 years old with a record of 14-2, and Wineland was 27 with a record of 18-7-1. Benavidez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Wineland was coming off a loss. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
6. Joseph Benavidez defeats Zach Makovsky
On February 6, 2016 Joseph Benavidez faced Zach Makovsky in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 31 years old with a record of 23-4, and Makovsky was 33 with a record of 19-6. Benavidez was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Makovsky was coming off a loss. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
7. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ali Bagautinov
On October 3, 2015 Joseph Benavidez faced Ali Bagautinov in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 31 years old with a record of 22-4, and Bagautinov was 30 with a record of 13-3. Benavidez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Bagautinov was coming off a loss. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
8. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ian McCall
On February 2, 2013 Joseph Benavidez faced Ian McCall in a flyweight bout. Benavidez was 28 years old with a record of 16-3, and McCall was 28 with a record of 11-3-1. Both Benavidez and McCall were coming off a loss. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.
9. Joseph Benavidez submits Wagnney Fabiano
On November 11, 2010 Joseph Benavidez faced Wagnney Fabiano in a bantamweight bout. Benavidez was 26 years old with a record of 12-2, and Fabiano was 35 with a record of 14-2. Benavidez was coming off a loss, while Fabiano was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benavidez submitted Wagnney Fabiano via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
10. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ian Loveland
On March 19, 2011 Joseph Benavidez faced Ian Loveland in a bantamweight bout. Benavidez was 26 years old with a record of 13-2, and Loveland was 27 with a record of 14-7. Benavidez was coming off a win and Loveland was on a 7-fight winning streak. Benavidez won via unanimous decision.