# José Benavidez Jr.

José Luis Benavidez Jr. (born May 15, 1992) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO welterweight title in 2018. He is the brother of two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez. He also made his acting debut as Felix Chavez in Creed III (2023).

## Early life

Benavidez was born in Panorama City, California. His younger brother, David Benavidez, is also a professional boxer. In August 2016, he was shot in Phoenix while walking his dog.

## Amateur career

Benavidez Jr. was an eleven time national champion, which include the Silver Gloves twice, qualifying for the Junior Olympics and earning a spot on the U.S. National Team, en route to a gaudy 120–5 amateur record. Benavidez is also the 2009 National Golden Gloves Champion in the light welterweight division, making him the youngest ever Golden Gloves Champion at only sixteen years old. He then reached the USA Boxing National Championship's title fight in Denver by beating the 2010 National Golden Gloves Champion Gary Allen Russell. He would lose the final on points 11–9 to Frankie Gómez.

## Professional career
### Benavidez Jr vs. Crawford

On 13 October 2018, Benavidez Jr fought the unbeaten Terence Crawford for his WBO welterweight title, in what was the first title fight of his career. Benavidez Jr put up a good fight, but was ultimately overmatched by Crawford and lost the bout via TKO in the final round.

### Benavidez Jr vs. Torres

In his next bout, Benavidez Jr fought Francisco Emanuel Torres. The bout ended in a majority draw, with one judge seeing Benavidez Jr as the winner, scoring it 96–94, while the other two scored it 95–95.

### Benavidez Jr vs. Garcia

In his next bout, Benavidez Jr fought former champion and WBC #5 super welterweight Danny Garcia. Garcia beat Jose Benavidez by majority decision, with the scorecards announced as 116–112, 117–111, 114–114 in favor of Garcia.

### 2025

In January 2025 it was reported that Benavidez Jr was scheduled to face Danny Rosenberger at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on February 1, 2025.

## Professional boxing record

| 32 fights | 28 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 19 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 32 | Loss | 28–3–1 | Jermall Charlo | UD | 10 | Nov 25, 2023 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Sladan Janjanin | TKO | 5 (10) | Aug 12, 2023 | MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland, U.S. | |
| 30 | Loss | 27–2–1 | Danny Garcia | MD | 12 | Jul 30, 2022 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 29 | Draw | 27–1–1 | Francisco Emanuel Torres | MD | 10 | Nov 13, 2021 | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 27–1 | Terence Crawford | TKO | 12 (12), 2:42 | Oct 13, 2018 | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | For WBO welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 27–0 | Frank Rojas | KO | 1 (10), 0:21 | Jun 9, 2018 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Matthew Strode | TKO | 8 (8), 2:58 | Feb 3, 2018 | American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Francisco Santana | UD | 10 | Jul 23, 2016 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Sidney Siqueira | UD | 10 | Dec 12, 2015 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Jorge Páez Jr. | TKO | 12 (12), 0:07 | May 15, 2015 | US Airway Centre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Retained WBA interim light welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Mauricio Herrera | UD | 12 | Dec 13, 2014 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Chelsea Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won WBA interim light welterweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Henry Auraad | TKO | 1 (8), 1:50 | Jul 26, 2014 | Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Won vacant NABF light welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Angel Hernandez | UD | 6 | May 17, 2014 | Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Prince Doku Jr. | UD | 6 | Mar 29, 2014 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Abraham Álvarez | TKO | 2 (6), 1:03 | Nov 16, 2013 | Avi Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Pavel Míranda | UD | 8 | Oct 13, 2012 | The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Javier Loya | TKO | 4 (1:41) | Jul 21, 2012 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Josh Sosa | UD | 6 | May 26, 2012 | Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Samuel Santana | UD | 6 | Nov 12, 2011 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Dedrick Bell | KO | 1 (6), 1:29 | Sep 17, 2011 | BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Corey Alarcon | TKO | 4 (6), 1:02 | Jun 11, 2011 | Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | James Hope | TKO | 5 (6), 1:43 | May 7, 2011 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Fernando Rodríguez | UD | 6 | Jan 22, 2011 | Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Winston Mathis | TKO | 3 (6), 2:23 | Nov 13, 2010 | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Manuel Delcid | TKO | 2 (6), 2:41 | Sep 11, 2010 | Palms Casino Resort, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Josh Beeman | KO | 1 (4), 1:20 | Jun 26, 2010 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ronnie Peterson | TKO | 1 (4), 2:46 | May 29, 2010 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Arnoldo Pacheco | TKO | 1 (4) | May 8, 2010 | La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Scott Paul | TKO | 2 (4), 1:30 | Apr 10, 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bobby Hill | TKO | 3 (4), 2:59 | Mar 12, 2010 | Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | John Michael Vega | TKO | 1 (4), 1:07 | Feb 14, 2010 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Steven Cox | TKO | 1 (4), 1:21 | Jan 16, 2010 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |