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Who is David Benavidez and why was he banned from boxing?

, Who is David Benavidez and why was he banned from boxing?

AMERICAN boxer David Benavidez has had a turbulent boxing career, full of highs and lows.

The 26-year-old super middleweight boxer seemed to be heading for the top when suddenly it all came crashing down as he was banned from the sport.

Benavidez has yet to lose a fight in both amateur and professional career

Who is David Benavidez?

David Benavidez, who will take on Caleb Plant next, was born in Phoenix, Arizona.

His father is Mexican and his mother is of Ecuadorian-Dominican descent.

He is known by the nickname “The Mexican Monster”.

He started boxing at the age of three, coming from a family where the sport is part of family life, his brother Jose Benavidez Jr also being a professional boxer.

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They are both trained by their father.

As a youngster he struggled with his dieting and discipline which almost affected his boxing career before he managed to get everything under control.

After managing to get his training regime under control, his unbeaten amateur career led to him making his professional boxing debut at the age of 16.

What is David Benavidez’s boxing record?

Benavidez has the envious record as the youngest super-middleweight title holder in history after winning his first belt at the age of 21.

At this stage it must have seemed that the boxer really had the world at his feet in terms of his professional career.

However, he was to later lose his world title due to a failed drugs test and then also was stripped of it once again for coming in way over the weight for the fight.

This aside, David Benavidez has a boxing record that any professional fighter would be jealous of, having never been defeated in the ring.

He has 26 wins, with 23 of these victories coming by knockout.

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Having had an enforced time away from the sport, he seems more focussed and now wants to achieve all he can, with his ultimate goal being unifying the division.

This was something he was striving towards before his ban from boxing.

Why was David Benavidez banned from boxing?

David Benavidez had everything going for him in his professional boxing career and had just managed to put a promotional dispute to bed.

He had signed a contract with Top Rank but it was disputed that he had already signed a contract extension with Sampson Boxing before this.

The dispute was resolved when he paid back the the signing bonus he had received from Top Rank and remains under the guidance of Sampson Lewkowicz.

Soon after this, a random drug test carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) as part of the WBC’s Clean Boxing programme.

The test showed traces of benzoylecgonine, the central compound found in cocaine, and was subsequently banned from the sport.

Due to the way the testing works, it is believed that he must have used the substance a day or two before the test took place.

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Benavidez was immediately stripped of his title and banned from boxing for four months.

Since his return to the ring, he has continued his impressive form and protecting his unbeaten record.

Tyson Fury was the most famous professional boxer who was banned from the sport for previous failing a similar drugs test.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to learn to box?

Boxing is one among the oldest martial arts known. The first recorded boxing match was held in China around 2200 BC. Boxing has been practiced over thousands of year. Athletes and celebrities still love boxing. However, it takes about 10 months to become proficient at boxing.

The reason why it takes so long to learn boxing is because it involves many different types of movements. Each movement requires a specific set of muscles to work properly. It takes time and effort to build these muscles.

After you learn how to move your own body, you can practice any type of boxing. Over time, each technique will become more difficult.

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What are the seven punches in boxing

The seven punches used in boxing include the jab (cross), hook, uppercut; straight right; left hook; and body shot. These punches can be used to strike the opponent’s head and body.

How can you box punches properly?

You can practice boxing using a punching bags. You’ll need to keep punching the bag until you feel you have mastered the technique. Then you move onto another part of your body. Once you feel at ease with one area you will move on.

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How to defend yourself

When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. You want to avoid being punched. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Elevate your shoulders high and straighten your shoulders.
  2. Keep your elbows near your sides.
  3. Block the incoming punch by using your forearm.
  4. Counterattack immediately.
  5. Continue blocking until the attacker runs away.
  6. Never give up on your defense.

Statistics

  • It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
  • This article received 39 testimonials and 89% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. (wikihow.com)

External Links

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How To

How to box for training

How to Learn to Box For Exercise

The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.

Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. You will find that the activity is enjoyable and you want to continue doing it.

There are many types of boxing training programs. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.

Be sure to consider your goals when choosing a program. Also, ensure it fits your lifestyle. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.

It’s important to decide whether you prefer a beginner-level course or one that is more advanced. Beginner’s programs usually teach basic techniques and drills such as shadowboxing, sparring, mitt work, and punching combinations. Advanced programs typically offer a wider variety of exercises and cover more complex movements.

The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. They don’t offer any advice on nutrition, weight loss or injury prevention.

Advanced programs last approximately six months and typically cost $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. In addition, some programs incorporate resistance training (such as lifting weights) and aerobic conditioning (such as running).

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