Jesse Benavides

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Jesse Benavides
Born (1963-11-08) November 8, 1963 (age 60)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins40
Wins by KO25
Losses5
Draws1

Jesse Benavides (born November 8, 1963, in Corpus Christi, Texas) is an American former professional boxer.

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Amateur career

Jesse Benavides was the 1981 National AAU (106lbs) Light Flyweight Champion and 1983 National USA/ABF (119lbs) Bantamweight Champion. Jesse Benavides was a four time Texas State Golden Gloves Champion. Jesse was the 1981 (106lbs) Light Flyweight National Golden Gloves Champion, the 1982 (112lbs) Flyweight National Golden Gloves Champion, and the 1983 (119lbs) Bantamweight National Golden Gloves Champion. Jesse was also the 1981 National Sports Festival (106lbs) Light Flyweight Champion, and the National Sports Festival (112lbs) Flyweight National Champion. Jesse was the 1983 (119lbs) Bantamweight North America Champion and competed in the 1983 World Cup in Rome, Italy. Jesse Benavides was runner up at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Professional career

Jesse Benavides began his Professional career in 1984 under manager Emanuel Steward's Kronk Gym and was trained by Tony Ayala Sr. Jesse won his first professional title, the United States Boxing Association (USBA) 122-lbs Championship, on 11/20/1987. On 05/24/1991, Jesse Benavides, won the WBO 122-lbs super bantamweight world championship, with a win over Orlando Fernandez of Puerto Rico. Jesse defended the belt once before losing it in London, England to Duke McKenzie in 1992. On 05/21/1993 Jesse Benavides won the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) 122 lbs. Championship and earned a title fight against Tracy Harris Patterson. Benavides loss a close unanimous decision. He also loss a close decision to Kevin Kelly for the WBC Featherweight Title in 1994. [1] Benavides retired in 1996 after a KO loss to Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBO super bantamweight title. [2]

Professional boxing record

46 fights40 wins5 losses
By knockout252
By decision153
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46Loss40–5–1 Marco Antonio Barrera KO3 (12)1996-05-04 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.For WBO super-bantamweight title
45Win40–4–1Hector Ulises ChongUD10 (10)1995-09-23JohnnyLand, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
44Win39–4–1Roberto VillarealUD10 (10)1995-05-28 Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.
43Win38–4–1Manuel AvilaUD10 (10)1995-02-18Expo Center, Kingsville, Texas, U.S.
42Loss37–4–1 Kevin Kelley UD12 (12) 1994-05-06 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBC featherweight title
41Win37–3–1Jesús SarabiaUD12 (12)1993-12-08Callaghan Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF super-bantamweight title
40Win36–3–1Ramiro ValeroKO1 (?)1993-07-19 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
39Win35–3–1Runnell DollRTD5 (12)1993-05-21 Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Won vacant NABF super-bantamweight title
38Loss34–3–1 Tracy Harris Patterson UD12 (12)1993-03-13 McCann Arena, Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.For WBC super-bantamweight title
37Loss34–2–1 Duke McKenzie UD12 (12)1992-10-15 Lewisham Theatre, London, England, U.K.Lost WBO super-bantamweight title
36Draw34–1–1Efrain PintorTD2 (10)1992-03-21Waco, Texas, U.S.
35Win34–1Fernando RamosTKO5 (12)1991-08-30Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Retained WBO super-bantamweight title
34Win33–1 Orlando Fernandez UD12 (12)1991-05-24Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Won WBO super-bantamweight title
33Win32–1Rafael OrtegaUD10 (10)1991-01-25Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
32Win31–1Diego AvilaUD10 (10)1990-08-13Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
31Win30–1 Kelvin Seabrooks TKO1 (12)1990-05-13Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Retained USBA super-bantamweight title
30Win29–1 Jesus Salud MD10 (10)1990-03-25Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
29Win28–1José Luis SotoUD10 (10)1990-02-06 New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
28Win27–1Gary SpencerTKO5 (10)1989-11-17 Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
27Win26–1Daniel GarciaTKO9 (12)1989-04-28Holiday Inn Holidome, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Retained USBA super-bantamweight title
26Win25–1Jeff HannaTKO3 (10)1988-12-15Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
25Win24–1Diego Briones HerreraTKO4 (10)1988-11-23 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
24Win23–1Richard AbilaUD10 (10)1988-10-02Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
23Loss22–1 Pedro Rubén Décima TKO3 (10) 28 Jul 1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22Win22–0James PippsTKO2 (12)1988-05-28 George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.Retained USBA super-bantamweight title
21Win21–0 Greg Richardson SD12 (12)1987-11-20 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won USBA super-bantamweight title
20Win20–0Mike MorenoKO4 (10)1987-10-31 Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
19Win19–0Hugo PartidaTKO4 (10)1987-09-25Holiday Inn Holidome, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
18Win18–0Arturo TebaquiTKO3 (10)1987-08-15 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
17Win17–0Hector CortezTKO5 (10)1987-05-29Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
16Win16–0John BoydTKO10 (10)1987-03-10Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
15Win15–0David JohnsonUD10 (10)1986-08-23Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
14Win14–0Antonio EscobarTKO6 (10)1986-07-28Grahams Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
13Win13–0Alvaro RosqueroKO2 (10)1986-06-15Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
12Win12–0Gerardo VelasquezKO1 (8)1986-05-11Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
11Win11–0Eugenio MorganTKO3 (?)1986-02-10Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Juan ArmientaTKO1 (10)1985-12-13Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9Win9–0Eddie PettyTKO3 (8)1985-10-24Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
8Win8–0Eddie GonzalezTKO2 (8)1985-09-25Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
7Win7–0Pedro RodriguezUD8 (8)1985-07-10Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Rogelio LeanosTKO6 (8)1985-05-21Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Adolfo LopezMD6 (6)1985-03-31 Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Agustin SoberanesUD4 (4)1985-02-08 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Bobby AdamsTKO3 (6)1985-01-31Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
2Win2–0Ray EspinozaKO2 (6)1984-11-14 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Tommy ValdezKO1 (6)1984-09-27 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

Awards

Jesse Benavides won the Outstanding Boxer Award of the 1982 Golden Gloves National Tournament, in 1983 Benavides was the winner of the Sullivan Award for Amateur Boxer Of the Year. In 1991 Jesse Benavides was honored to be named the recipient of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Medallion of Excellence Award, for Role Model of the Year in Washington DC. Jesse also was awarded WBO Fight Of The Year in 1991 at the WBO Convention.

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References

  1. "Lewis keeps title, continues search for challenge". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Robert Shannon
U.S. light-flyweight champion
1981
Next:
Mario Lesperance
Previous:
Ronnie Rentz
Golden Gloves
flyweight champion

1982
Next:
Todd Hickman
Previous:
Meldrick Taylor
Golden Gloves
bantamweight champion

1983
Next:
Robert Shannon
Previous:
Floyd Favors
U.S. bantamweight champion
1983
Next:
Eugene Speed
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by USBA super-bantamweight champion
November 20, 1987 – May 24, 1991
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Sugar Baby Rojas
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesus Salud
NABF super-bantamweight champion
May 21, 1993 – 1994
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jesus Salud
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO super-bantamweight champion
May 24, 1991 – October 15, 1992
Succeeded by