David Benavidez is one of the best boxers in the sport today And his name makes him an attractive option for a potential showdown. He will face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in June. Compete for interim WBC title in light heavyweight division. However, if he had chosen a different path, his fate could have been very different.
Benavidez said he recently received an offer for a big fight. 2nd division absolute champion Terrence Crawford In August it was 160 pounds.
27 year old undefeated fighter, Who will move up from 168 to 175 to face Gvozdyk?added that Turki Alarusik called him and offered him a fight at middleweight. bud.
“I spoke to Turki, he’s a great guy. They wanted me to fight in August.I told them I belong to PBC – we got this big card [on June 15th].So I think it was just a conversation about opening the door. This could become a reality, we could make it happen'' he said in an interview with boxing journalist Sean Zittel.
“We never got to that point. He mentioned one of the fighters to me. He wanted me to go down to 160 and fight Crawford.. I said, “Brother, I can't do that.” It would be amazing if I could hit 160, but it's not possible for me. I can't remember the last time I weighed 160. I want to share a ring with him, but it's not possible at 160 years old.” Benavidez added.
Benavidez wants Bivol vs. Beterbiev winner
possibility of seeing The fight between Benavidez and Crawford seems to be pretty close.because the weight difference is so large that it is unlikely that any of the athletes will. take such a dangerous action in order to face.
At this point, Crawford is scheduled to return to the ring against Israel Madrimov in August.. Nebraska's great athletes will challenge their opponents in a bid to become world champions in four divisions. WBA and WBO World Super Welterweight Interim Title Match.
Many fans would like to see Benavidez face Canelo, but In the long-awaited showdown, the Guadalajara native doesn't seem too interested in the fight; He will instead face Jaime Munguia on Cinco de Mayo weekend..
Benavidez has repeatedly said he won't wait for Canelo And he's aiming for light heavyweight.. El Bandera Roja He wants to be the undisputed champion and if he ever has the chance to accomplish that feat. Defeat Gvozdyk and face the winner of Dmitri Bivol vs. Artur Beterbievwill be held in June.
