The longer term for David Benavidez is wanting brighter than ever and “The Mexican Monster” will hope it contains legacy-defining fights in opposition to Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
The sunshine-heavyweight trio are the very best within the division and as issues stand Bivol, 24-1 (12 KOs), leads the best way after gaining revenge over Artur Beterbiev, 21-1 (20 KOs). Regardless of turning into undisputed champion of their February rematch, nonetheless, Bivol’s reign because the four-belt king lasted simply two months. In April the 34-year-old vacated his WBC title as a substitute of dealing with necessary challenger Benavidez. His resolution elevated Benavidez, 30-0 (24 KOs), from interim to full champion.
Benavidez’s first defence of his WBC title in Riyadh in opposition to Anthony Yarde is simply over two weeks away. Going into the battle the champion is a heavy favorite to retain his belt. Ought to he accomplish that he might goal Bivol or the now belt-less Beterbiev.
However in an interview with Boxing Information earlier this week Benavidez was requested who he would like to battle between Bivol and Beterbiev if there have been no titles at stake.
“I believe Beterbiev can be a extra fan pleasant battle. It’d be a tougher battle.
“Beterbiev is extra of a rugged in your face sort of fighter, Bivol is extra of a it’s a must to go and hunt him down. I’m prepared to battle whoever. I believe a extra fan pleasant battle can be me versus Beterbiev –– that will be an awesome battle. However even me with Bivol can be an awesome battle, too. I sparred Bivol a number of occasions.”
Benavidez just lately revealed what occurred when he sparred Bivol.
