The long run for David Benavidez is wanting brighter than ever and “The Mexican Monster” will hope it contains legacy-defining fights towards Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
The sunshine-heavyweight trio are the perfect 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 going through 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 towards Anthony Yarde is simply over two weeks away. Going into the struggle the champion is a heavy favorite to retain his belt. Ought to he achieve this 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 struggle between Bivol and Beterbiev if there have been no titles at stake.
“I feel Beterbiev can be a extra fan pleasant struggle. It’d be a tougher struggle.
“Beterbiev is extra of a rugged in your face sort of fighter, Bivol is extra of a you need to go and hunt him down. I’m keen to struggle whoever. I feel a extra fan pleasant struggle can be me versus Beterbiev –– that might be an important struggle. However even me with Bivol can be an important struggle, too. I sparred Bivol plenty of instances.”
Benavidez not too long ago revealed what occurred when he sparred Bivol.
