David Benavidez, a boxer with an impressive record of 29 wins (24 by knockout), remains undeterred in his ambition to face the Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. His aspirations hinge on a future victory that could see him capturing the undisputed light heavyweight championship by defeating the upcoming clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Despite
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The world of professional boxing is often shaped by narratives built around rivalry, redemption, and the quest for legacy. One intriguing storyline has emerged from David Benavidez harboring a desire to face Terence Crawford at super middleweight, rooted in the fare shared by Benavidez’s brother, Jose, whose loss to Crawford six years ago has since
Canelo Alvarez, one of boxing’s biggest stars, faces a pivotal moment in his career as he strategizes his next moves in the light heavyweight division. Currently, the Mexican champion is eyeing a bout against Dmitry Bivol, contingent upon a favorable outcome in Dmitry’s fight against Artur Beterbiev, scheduled for October 12. For Alvarez, this matchup
Boxing enthusiasts have much to look forward to as two of the sport’s rising talents, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and David Benavidez, are reportedly slated to headline a December 14th doubleheader card on PBC pay-per-view (PPV). This strategic decision could reshape the trajectory of their careers and increase their fan engagement, especially given the premium pricing
Canelo Alvarez recently made remarks about David Benavidez’s upcoming fight against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, stating that Benavidez will ultimately lose. Alvarez believes that Benavidez, who typically fought at 168, has been a weight bully by not competing in his natural weight class of 175. This shift has changed Benavidez as a fighter,
David Benavidez recently showcased his quick combination skills in an Instagram post, gearing up for his upcoming fight at 175 pounds on December 14th. While his speed appeared impressive in the video, there are concerns about his power in this weight class. To be a legitimate threat to the winner of the upcoming fight between
David Benavidez, the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, is set to make his return to the ring on December 14th. His promoter, Sampson Lewkowic, has mentioned that the purpose of this fight is to prepare Benavidez for a potential challenge against the winner of the upcoming undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Despite
Edgar Berlanga has expressed his willingness to face David Benavidez in the ring, but only if Benavidez drops back down to the super middleweight division after his upcoming fight against Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga, who is set to take on Canelo on September 14th, views Benavidez as envious and critical, referring to him as a “Crab”
David Benavidez has made the decision to remain at the light heavyweight division in order to pursue a title shot against the winner of the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev clash. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed this decision, noting that Benavidez’s promoter has informed him that he will be staying in the 175-lb weight class.
After his short stint testing the waters at 175 pounds, David Benavidez has made the decision to move back down to super middleweight. This decision might come as a surprise to some, considering his size and strength, but it raises the question of whether he has what it takes to eventually make the move up
Shawn Porter, a web host, has expressed his skepticism about the possibility of a fight between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez ever happening. According to Porter, Benavidez’s return to the super middleweight division may be in vain, as Canelo is unlikely to give him the money fight he desires. Even after a successful debut at
David Benavidez finds himself at a crossroads in his boxing career as the World Boxing Council has given him a two-week extension to decide on his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. While Benavidez may have preferred to hold both mandatory spots simultaneously for his own benefit, the WBC has made it clear that he
Lionell Thompson’s prediction regarding the upcoming fight between David Benavidez and Artur Beterbiev is not one to be taken lightly. Thompson firmly believes that Benavidez stands no chance against the light heavyweight champion, citing Benavidez’s lack of power and conditioning. While Benavidez has dominated the super middleweight division, his transition to light heavyweight has been
Following David Benavidez’s impressive win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the light heavyweight division, it was no surprise that he immediately mentioned the name of boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Despite receiving positive reviews for his performance, there are critics who believe Benavidez’s true potential lies in the 168-pound division – a weight class dominated by Canelo.
David Benavidez’s statement about dominating every round in his fight against Oleksandr Gvozyk raises several doubts about his perception of his performance. While Benavidez did secure a victory, it was evident that he struggled in the later rounds against Gvozyk. The judges’ scores, which favored Benavidez by a significant margin, did not seem to align