Boxing News: Turki Alarcik is open to a 'more realistic' fight with David Benavidez than Canelo Alvarez

Your Honor, Turki Alarusik, After all, he is the one who has the decision-making power. The chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority has now found his next fight. david benavides That seems more feasible than having a fight with him. Canelo Alvarez.

Previously, the undisputed super middleweight champion pointed out to an interviewer that he would charge a staggering sum of $150 million to $200 million to fight Benavidez. This revelation comes as calls for a match-up between two of the top super middleweight contenders are growing. Canelo is one of the highest-paid boxers of his era, but that number seemed too high to many. Will Canelo vs. Benavidez happen? His Excellency Turki Alarusik has a better proposal for David Benavidez.

David Benavidez vs. Who?

According to reports, the Saudi Arabian Royal Court Counsel is envisioning a match between Benavidez and the winner. artur beterbiev versus Dmitry Bivol.According to reports, His Excellency Turki Alarusik is seriously considering this route for the decisive battle. “More practical” than the fight between the Las Vegas resident and Alvarez.

IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is scheduled to face WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol in a heavyweight card on June 1 in Riyadh. This historic fight will see one of them emerge undisputed in the light heavyweight division. However, due to the rematch clause in their contracts, a rematch between the undefeated champions is a possibility.

Despite the rematch clause, Turki Alarusik is open to a match between the “Mexican Monster” and the winner of Beterbiev vs. Bivol. The 27-year-old is a mainstay in the super-middleweight division, but will need to move up in weight for this ambitious effort, and David Benavidez is already working on his next bout at light heavyweight.

But it all depends on what happens in Benavidez's next fight.

“Olexandr Gvozdyk” Eliminator

David Benavidez will have to face his next Ukrainian opponent in a 175-pound title eliminator. Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The fight may not be an easy task for the fighter. 'Nail', 36, is a former WBC titlist known for his hard-landing punches. The fight is expected to be a close one, as Gvozdyk is considered the only fighter in the weight class who could give Beterbiev a worthy victory.

Assuming Benavidez clears the hurdle, a matchup with Beterbiev or Bivol would be an interesting one. This is not the first time he has played against Bivol. However, his last confrontation with Bivol was a sparring session between the two, but that was still many years ago. It would be interesting to see what would happen if they faced off now.And don't forget, this is only possible if Bivol can beat Artur Beterbiev, and that's a big thing “if”.

If these two fights are decided, Benavidez would still have a glimmer of hope to face Canelo Alvarez. Which of these fights is exciting for you? Let us know in the comments section below.