David Benavidez – From Homeless to World Champion. Brother of David Benavidez, youngest WBC champ, helped him come of age David Benavidez strikes a pose during a Showtime boxing event Jan. 24 in New York City. A FIGHTING FAMILY Mexican-American David Benavidez was born in Phoenix, AZ, to parents Jose (Father) and Michelle. He was born on May 15, 1992, Panorama City, California, U.S and stands at a height of … Sacrifice and dedication…two elements of boxing that David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez knows all too well. David was born into a Mexican American and Ecuadorian family, his older brother, José Benavidez is also a professional boxer. David Benavidez Brother David’s brother is José Luis Benavidez Jr. Luis Benavidez Jr. is a Mexican American professional boxer who is currently fighting at welterweight. He is the younger brother of welterweight contender Jose Benavidez Jr. and older brother of sisters Isabella and Daisy. Both brothers are trained by their father, José Benavidez Sr. David Benavidez and his older brother, Jose Jr., took time with everyone. By Keith Idec OMAHA, Nebraska – David Benavidez is here to support his older brother, Jose Jr., for the biggest fight of his career. When he was 15, Benavidez’s weight ballooned to 250 pounds, as he struggled with dieting and discipline.