How to watch David Benavidez in Spanish
David Benavidez, 'the Mexican Monster', is one of the most feared light heavyweights in the world and one of the most sought-after opponents for Canelo. Of Mexican descent, he is a major draw in Spanish-language boxing.
Who is David Benavidez?
David Benavidez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, in a Mexican-American boxing family: his brother José Benavidez Jr. is also a pro and their father trained them both. That dual identity — Mexican pride and an American schooling — has made him a favorite of both Latino fans and US audiences.
Nicknamed 'the Mexican Monster', he made his name by becoming the youngest super-middleweight world champion in history. He is a constant-pressure fighter, tall and physical, who overwhelms opponents with a relentless work rate. His name has been tied to Canelo Álvarez's for years, as the most persistent challenger at 168 pounds.
Career, style and biggest fights
Benavidez built his reputation by never taking a step back. He was a two-time super-middleweight world champion and, unable to close the dream fight with Canelo, moved up to light heavyweight to keep chasing the best, carrying his unbeaten record as one of his biggest calling cards.
His style is not subtle and does not try to be: he walks forward, cuts off the ring and punishes the body and head with long combinations. That formula has made him feared in two divisions and keeps him among the must-mention names in any conversation about the best fights boxing can make. To watch him in Spanish, DAZN is usually the home of his cards.
Where to watch David Benavidez in Spanish
David Benavidez's fights in the US are spread across the same platforms as the rest of boxing, and which one carries a given card depends on the promotion behind it. In practice, DAZN is the most common home for top Mexican boxers in 2026, usually with a Spanish audio option, while ESPN Knockout and TV Azteca pick up select cards and Netflix takes the occasional megafight. The table below is the full free-first picture; for any specific date, confirm the broadcaster on our fight page or the promoter's listing.
| Where | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TV Azteca (Box Azteca) | Free | Saturday-night boxing, free over the air in Mexico (Azteca 7). In the US it reaches some systems; it is the classic free window for Mexican boxing. |
| Televisa / TUDN | Cable | Spanish-language boxing on TUDN and the TelevisaUnivision channels, with select cards featuring Mexican stars. |
| ESPN Knockout | Cable | ESPN's Spanish-language boxing brand, with cards on ESPN Deportes, ESPN2 and the Disney+ Premium plan. |
| DAZN | Streaming | Since 2026 it is the main home of boxing: it brings Top Rank, Matchroom, Golden Boy and Queensberry under one subscription, with Spanish audio on many cards. |
| Netflix | Streaming | The megafights (Canelo-level) land on Netflix with Spanish commentary, included in your subscription with no pay-per-view fee. |
| Prime Video | Streaming | Some PBC cards stream on Prime Video; check the Spanish audio option on a per-event basis. |
| PPV (pago por evento) | PPV | Some big US fights are still pay-per-view (PPV) on top of a subscription. We say it plainly: if a card is PPV, you pay for it separately. |
Free, paid and PPV — what to expect
If you want to follow David Benavidez regularly, plan for a streaming subscription: most of the relevant cards are on DAZN, and the occasional huge night may be on Netflix (included, no extra fee) or, less often, on a US pay-per-view that you buy separately. The truly free route — TV Azteca over the air — exists mainly in Mexico and on some US systems, and it will not carry every fight. We will always flag clearly when a card is PPV so there are no surprises on your bill.
How to follow David Benavidez without cable
You do not need a cable package to follow David Benavidez. DAZN, ESPN's services and Netflix all run as apps on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, phones and tablets, so a single device and a Wi-Fi connection are enough. Because most of these are month-to-month streaming subscriptions, a practical approach is to subscribe in the week of a card you want and cancel afterwards if you only watch occasionally.
The single most important habit is to confirm the broadcaster and the ring-walk time for each specific fight, because they change from card to card and the main event often starts late at night US Eastern time. When we publish a page for David Benavidez's next bout, it will carry that information with kickoff times in every time zone.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch David Benavidez's fights in Spanish?+
David Benavidez's cards are usually available in Spanish on DAZN, with select fights on ESPN Knockout (ESPN Deportes / Disney+ Premium) or TV Azteca and TUDN. The biggest events can land on Netflix. Always confirm the broadcaster for the specific fight, as it changes by card.
Is David Benavidez fighting on Netflix?+
Only the very biggest events go to Netflix. Most of David Benavidez's fights are on DAZN or ESPN's platforms; check the specific card before assuming where it airs.
How can I watch David Benavidez for free?+
Free options are limited in the US: TV Azteca's boxing is free over the air in Mexico and on some US systems. Most cards are on paid streaming, so a DAZN subscription is often the realistic route.
What weight class is David Benavidez in?+
David Benavidez competes at light heavyweight. Weight classes can change over a career, so check the latest for any given fight.
Do I need cable to watch David Benavidez?+
No. DAZN, ESPN's apps and Netflix all work on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs and phones, so a streaming subscription and Wi-Fi are enough to follow David Benavidez without cable.
How much does it cost to watch David Benavidez?+
It depends on the card: a DAZN subscription covers most of David Benavidez's fights, the occasional megafight on Netflix is included in that subscription, and a few US cards are separate pay-per-view. We flag PPV clearly so there are no surprises.
Broadcaster rights verified: June 13, 2026.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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