Jose Benavidez Jr.
Jose Benavidez Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on May 15th, 1992 and is the Boxer. At the age of 31, Jose Benavidez Jr. biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 31 years old, Jose Benavidez Jr. has this physical status:
José Luis Benavidez Jr. (born May 15, 1992) is a Mexican-American professional boxer, currently fighting at welterweight.
He is the son of boxing trainer José Benavidez Sr. of Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico.
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 cat.
Amateur career
Benavidez Jr. made history by becoming an eleven-time national champion, including two games in the junior Olympics, and a spot on the United States 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 just sixteen years old. He then qualified in Denver for the USA Boxing National Championships by defeating 2010 National Golden Gloves Champion Gary Allen Russell. On points 11-9, Frankie Gómez will win the final.