José Benavidez Jr.
Jose Benavidez | |
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| File:Jose Benavidez.png | |
| Born | Jose Benavidez May 15, 1992 |
| Nationality |  American |
| Other names | Latin Assassin |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Lightweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (187 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Jose Benavidez (born May 15, 1992, in Panorama City, California) is a Mexican American professional boxer. He is the son of boxing trainer Jose Benavidez, Sr. of Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico. From two years old until he was 17, Jose jr. was raised in Phoenix, Arizona.[1]
Amateur career
Benavidez, Jr. has won the Silver Gloves twice, qualified for the Junior Olympics and earned a spot on the U.S. National Team,[2] en route to a gaudy 120-5 amateur record.[3] Benavidez is Also the 2009 Golden Gloves National Champion in the light welterweight division, Making him the youngest ever Golden Gloves Champion at only sixteen years old.[4] He then reached the USA Boxing National Championship's title fight in Denver in mid-June but lost on points 11-9 to Frankie Gomez.[5]
Pro career
After moving from Phoenix to the Wild Card Gym were he is trained by Freddie Roach,[6] He inked an exclusive deal with Bob Arum's Top Rank.[7] Considered a Boxing Prodigy and one of the sport’s future stars. He also has drawn Comparisons to Floyd Mayweather, Jr.[8] Roach, who also trains Manny Pacquiao[9] and several other notable fighters, has been quoted as calling Benavidez Jr. his best prospect.[10] His pro debut was highly anticipated because at seventeen years old he was approved for a license by the Nevada Athletic Commission, He went on to Defeat Steven Cox by First Round TKO.[11] His next fight will be in Arizona even with the World Boxing Council declarations Thursday urging Mexican boxers not to fight in the state. After controversy over Arizona’s new immigration law.[12]
References
- ^ http://www.toprank.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=73995&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=23700&ATCLID=204921265&Q_SEASON=2010
- ^ http://www.latinopm.com/Latino-Perspectives-Magazine/September-2009/Faces-to-watch/
- ^ http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Jose_Benavidez
- ^ http://www.maxboxing.com/news/promo-lead/introducing-jose-benavidez-jr
- ^ http://www.azcentral.com/sports/boxing/articles/2009/07/04/20090704spt-sundayshowcase.html
- ^ http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/02/16/freddie-roach-jose-benavidez-is-my-future/
- ^ http://www.toprank.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23700&ATCLID=204912005
- ^ http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jan/15/boxing-prodigy-compared-mayweather-jr-ready-pro-de/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_bDTqYWbMA
- ^ http://www.badlefthook.com/2010/1/18/1257530/introducing-jose-benavidez-jr
- ^ http://www.lasvegassun.com/photos/galleries/2010/jan/17/boxing_joint_cox_benavidezjr/42808/
- ^ http://www.15rounds.com/benavidez-to-fight-in-arizona-despite-wbc-condemnation-of-immigration-law-043010/
External links
- Personal Website
- Boxing record for José Benavidez Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
Professional boxing record
| Result | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| — | Steve Hall
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— | — | 26 June 2010 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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| — | — | — | — | 29 May 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Win |  Arnoldo Pacheco
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TKO | 1(1:43) | 08 May 2010 | La Feria de San Marcos , Aguascalientes, Mexico
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| Win |  Scott Paul
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TKO | 2(1:30) | 10 April 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), Nevada, USA
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| Win | Bobby Hill
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TKO | 3(2:59) | 12 March 2010 | Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, USA
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| Win | John Michael Vega
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TKO | 1(1:07) | 13 February 2010 | Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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| Win | Steven Cox
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TKO | 1(1:21) | 16 January 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), Nevada, USA
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