Five Fascinating Facts About David Benavidez

David Benavidez will clash in a super middleweight bout against Kyrone Davis on November 13, 2021. Ahead of this intriguing clash, here we take a look at five fascinating facts about David Benavidez.

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Comes From a Boxing
Family

David Benavidez's older brother, José Benavidez, is also a professional boxer. Furthermore, their father is a boxing trainer.

Has Mexican and
Ecuadorian Roots

Benavidez's father is Mexican, while his mother is Ecuadorian.

Once Struggled With
Dieting

At the age of 13, Benavidez weighed around 250 lbs as he struggled with dieting and discipline. It took him two years to lose that weight.

Started Early

Benavidez started his boxing training at the early age of 3.

Has Less Amateur
Experience

Benavidez has an amateur boxing record of 15-0. He didn't have much amateur experience because his father believes a boxer picks a lot of bad habits during their amateur career.

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