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Benavidez: The Unstoppable Force Forging a New Era
1 May
Summary
- David Benavidez began training at nearly 12,000 feet, symbolizing his relentless drive.
- His father's tough training methods, starting at age two, shaped his resilience.
- Benavidez aims to become boxing's 'face' after avoiding Canelo Alvarez for years.
David Benavidez, known as the "Mexican Monster," has a unique origin story, beginning his rigorous training at over 8,000 feet on Mount Charleston.
His father, Jose Benavidez Sr., instilled a demanding discipline from a very young age, including sparring sessions when David was only two years old. This intense upbringing taught Benavidez self-reliance, a philosophy he carries into his career.
Benavidez became the youngest super middleweight champion in history at 20 in 2017. He now aims to be "the face of boxing," especially with rivals like Canelo Alvarez having faced recent setbacks and others retiring.
The boxer's career has not been without challenges, including being stripped of a title for missing weight in 2020 and a positive cocaine test in 2018, which he linked to personal struggles.
Despite past difficulties and a strained relationship with his father, Benavidez has embraced prayer and meditation. He has reconciled with his father and is focused on his quest, driven by an innate "fighting spirit."
