David Benavidez, with his impressive record of 29-0 and 24 KOs, finds himself at a crossroads in his career as the World Boxing Council offers him a two-week extension to decide between his mandatory spots at 168 and 175. While Benavidez may desire to retain both positions to secure the best possible deals for himself,
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Lionell Thompson, a super middleweight boxer, has made a bold prediction regarding the future of newly crowned WBC interim light heavyweight champion, David Benavidez. Thompson firmly believes that Benavidez stands no chance against the formidable IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev. According to Thompson, Benavidez’s lack of power and conditioning, as evident in his recent
David Benavidez’s victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk at light heavyweight prompted immediate speculation about a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez, known as “The Mexican Monster,” expressed his interest in facing the Mexican superstar after his impressive win. Despite claims that he doesn’t care about Canelo, Benavidez made it clear that he wants the fight badly,
In the aftermath of his victory over Oleksandr Gvozyk, David Benavidez made bold claims about his performance, stating that he “dominated every round” of the fight. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that Benavidez’s assertions may not accurately reflect the reality of the bout. While Benavidez did emerge victorious and secure the WBC interim
David Benavidez, known for his dominance at super middleweight, faced a tough challenge in his debut at light heavyweight against Oleksandr Usyk. Despite his win, Benavidez’s power, or lack thereof, was called into question. His inability to showcase knockout power in a division where it is crucial left fans and critics questioning his ability to
David “Benavídez (29-0, 24 KOs) faced a tough challenge in his light heavyweight debut, as he was pushed to the limit by Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-2, 16 KOs) in a 12-round battle for the WBC interim title. Despite winning a unanimous decision, the fight was much closer than the judges’ scores indicated. Benavidez struggled with his
As Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis steps into the ring tonight in Las Vegas to defend his perfect record against Frank Martin, it sets the stage for an intense lightweight title fight. With Martin looking to dethrone the Baltimore native, the anticipation is high to see if he can pull off an upset against the undefeated champion.
As the highly-anticipated boxing match between David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk approaches, renowned boxing analyst Teddy Atlas has made a bold prediction. Atlas believes that Gvozdyk has what it takes to upset the younger Benavidez and come out victorious in their upcoming bout. According to Atlas, Gvozdyk’s speed, intelligence, elusiveness, and counter-punching abilities will be
The weigh-in for Gervonta Davis, Frank Martin, David Benavidez, and Oleksandr Gvozdyk took place successfully on Friday ahead of their upcoming fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The highlight of the weigh-in was Davis’ energetic display as he did a backflip after stepping off the scale. This was a departure from
David Benavidez, a rising star in the boxing world, seemed to have lost his focus in the midst of his obsession with Canelo Alvarez. Instead of promoting his upcoming fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Benavidez couldn’t seem to stop talking about Canelo in interviews. This misplaced focus not only put his promotional duties in jeopardy but
The showdown between Oleksandr Gvozdyk and David Benavidez promises to be an intriguing clash of styles. Gvozdyk, the former WBC light heavyweight champion, possesses the physical advantages that could spell trouble for Benavidez as he moves up to the 175-pound weight class. With Gvozdyk’s power, size, and skills, Benavidez will face a challenge unlike any
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently took to social media to publicly criticize Canelo Alvarez for his alleged fear of facing David Benavidez. However, De La Hoya’s anger seems misplaced as he fails to recognize the generosity of Canelo towards one of his own fighters, Jaime Munguia. The Dodged Battle with the “Mexican
During a recent podcast interview, David Benavidez made some shocking statements about boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez, who is preparing to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the light heavyweight division, expressed his long-standing desire to fight Canelo. Benavidez did not hold back and went on to criticize Canelo’s performance, claiming that the best version of Canelo
David Benavidez, undefeated super middleweight boxer, recently made comments regarding Canelo Alvarez’s invitation to the ring after his victory against Jaime Munguia. Benavidez feels that Canelo was mocking him by extending the invitation, rather than being genuine. This situation sheds light on the potential future matchup between the two fighters and the dynamics at play.
Canelo Alvarez is standing firm on his demand for $200 million for a potential fight against David Benavidez. Despite Benavidez outweighing him significantly on fight night, Canelo is adamant that the financial compensation must meet his expectations for the bout to take place. The major roadblock in making the Canelo-Benavidez fight a reality is the