When Is David Benavidez’s Next Fight?

David Benavidez defended the WBC light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde on Nov. 22 via a seventh-round TKO victory. It was Benavidez’s 31st career win, and he is slowly becoming a top name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook through boxing betting odds. “El Bandera Roja” was also the former WBC Super Middleweight title holder.

This impressive resume and streak have established him as one of the premier contenders in the division, but is it enough for the young rising boxing star to be next in line for a title shot?

When Is David Benavidez’s Next Fight

Benavidez’s next confirmed opponent has yet to be determined, but he’s expected to face another titleholder in the light heavyweight division or defend his WBC belt against another top contender.

David Benavidez’s Boxing Record and Titles

• Boxing record: 31-0
• Wins by TKO/KO: 25
• Wins by decision: 5
• Number of world titles won: 3
• World titles won: WBC World Super Middleweight, WBC Interim World Super Middleweight, and WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight titles.
• Number of title defenses: 4

David Benavidez’s Notable Wins

Benavidez has notable wins over other high-profile boxers: Ronald Gavril (twice), Anthony Dirrell, Roamer Alexis Angulo, David Lemieux, Caleb Plant, Demetrius Andrade, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, David Morrell Jr, and Yarde.

David Benavidez’s Boxing Earnings

Benavidez’s estimated earnings through boxing are over $5 million. His biggest single-fight purse came in his last fight with Caleb Plant, where he bagged $2 million as they agreed to split the total fight purse 50% apiece.

David Benavidez’s Trainer, Coach, and Cornermen

Benavidez’s main coach and trainer is his father, Jose Benavidez Sr., who also trains David’s brother, Jose Benavidez Jr. He is a former professional boxer and a well-known coach in combat sports who trained with the likes of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Ryan Bader, Henry Cejudo, Amir Khan, and Gray Maynard.