Anthony David Benavidez (born December 17, 1996) is an American professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title (Regular version) since February 2025, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim light heavyweight title since 2024.

Benavidez down in round eleven, Morrell deducted one point in round eleven for hitting after the bell.

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Feb 23, 2024 · David Benavidez, who has lobbied for a fight against Canelo Alvarez, will jump to 175 pounds and face Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the interim light heavyweight title in June.

Feb 1, 2025 · David Benavidez had to get off the canvas to secure the biggest win of his career. The former two-time WBC super middleweight champion outpointed David Morrell in a early Fight of the Year ...

Dec 16, 2024 · Brother of Jose Benavidez. Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight world champion by defeating Ronald Gavril on September 8th, 2017. On September 17th 2018 Benavidez tested positive for cocaine in a VADA test.

Feb 2, 2025 · David Benavidez vs. David Morrell -- Round 4: Benavidez pushed forward, trapped Morrell in the corner and landed a few good shots before Morrell responded with a hard left hand. The fighters ...

Nov 26, 2023 · David Benavidez set his sights on a super-middleweight title fight with undisputed champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez after demolishing Demetrius Andrade. Benavidez, 26, blew away...

Feb 2, 2025 · David Benavidez unified the light heavyweight championship by earning a unanimous decision over challenger David Morrell to keep his interim WBC belt and win the WBA title February 2, 2025 at 12: ...

Dec 4, 2024 · With undisputed light heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev set to renew his rivalry with Dmitry Bivol on February 22 in Saudi Arabia, Benavidez knows a highlight win over Morrell will put him in position to face the Beterbiev-Bivol rematch winner next. And the undefeated Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) is confident about his chances against either.