That boy, Jose Benavidez Sr, I tell you what, I heard people talkin’ about him. They say he came from somewhere, don’t know where. I heard he’s got kids, all in that boxin’ thing.
Yeah, Jose Benavidez Sr, that’s the name. He’s got a boy, Jose Benavidez Jr, a boxer, I reckon. Born someplace called Panorama City. Ain’t never heard of it. May 15, 1992, they say. Lordy, that’s a long time ago, and he start boxin’ real young.
Jose Benavidez Sr, Where He From?
Folks say Jose Benavidez Sr, he’s from Mexico. He teachin’ his boys how to box. He is a boxing trainer. Must be tough, teachin’ your own kids. One of them boys, David, he’s a boxer too. Jose Benavidez Jr. and David, both of ’em in the ring, punchin’ away. Makes a mama proud, I suppose.
This Jose Benavidez Jr, he’s somethin’. Been in that movie, somethin’ about Creed. Plays a fella named Felix. Can you imagine? My grandson saw it, said it was good. Jose Benavidez Jr, a movie star now, too. Who would have thought?
Jose Benavidez Sr, Teachin’ Boxin’
That Jose Benavidez Sr, he knows his stuff. He’s been teachin’ all sorts of folks, not just his boys. I hear names like Julio, Amir, and some fella called Kid Chocolate. Even some gold medal winner, Henry somethin’. Lots of names, I can’t keep ’em all straight. He’s good at what he does, I reckon.
He got a place now, Benavidez Sports. Teachin’ everyone how to box. Fancy name, ain’t it? But that’s what they do. Teach you how to throw a punch, how to move your feet. It ain’t just about hittin’ someone, you know. There’s a whole lot more to it. And Jose Benavidez Sr, they say he can teach it all.
Jose Benavidez Jr, a Good Boxer
They talk about Jose Benavidez Jr, say he’s a good one. A real talent, they say. One of the best young ones out there. I don’t know much about boxin’, but I know it ain’t easy. Takes a lot of guts to get in that ring. And Jose Benavidez Jr, he’s got it, they say.
- Jose Benavidez Sr, he’s a daddy.
- Jose Benavidez Jr, born in Panorama City.
- David Benavidez, he’s a boxer too.
- Jose Benavidez Sr, he’s a boxing trainer.
- Benavidez Sports, that’s where he teaches now.
So, Jose Benavidez Sr, he’s done alright. Got his boys, got his business, teachin’ folks how to box. It ain’t a bad life, I reckon. Hard work, but honest work. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Bein’ honest and workin’ hard. That’s what my mama always said.
Jose Benavidez Sr and His Family
That whole family, they’re all about boxin’. Jose Benavidez Sr, the daddy, teachin’ it. Jose Benavidez Jr and David, the sons, doin’ it. It’s in their blood, I suppose. Like my family, we’re all about farmin’. It’s just what we do. And the Benavidez family, they box.
I wonder if they ever get tired of it. All that punchin’ and trainin’. Must be hard on the body. But I guess they love it. Like I love my garden. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it. Seein’ them plants grow, it’s a good feelin’. Maybe that’s how they feel about boxin’.
Jose Benavidez Sr, he’s probably proud of his boys. I know I’d be. Raisin’ two boys to be boxers, that ain’t easy. And one of ’em, Jose Benavidez Jr, bein’ in a movie, that’s somethin’ special. They must have some good stories to tell.
I hope they’re happy, that Benavidez family. They seem like good folks. Workin’ hard, doin’ what they love. That’s all you can ask for, ain’t it? Just to be happy and do what you love. And Jose Benavidez Sr, he seems to be doin’ just that.
