is closing on a crucial phase of his career where three fights, in particular, could see him become boxing’s next pound-for-pound king. The 29-year-old became a three-division world champion in May, dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round finish for the…
David Benavidez is targeting a three-fight hit list at cruiserweight before potentially moving up to the heavyweight division. The 29-year-old three-division world champion is currently the mandatory challenger to WBC cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak, with a three-belt unification match likely to take place on December 12.
Following the potential bout with Cieslak, Benavidez's father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr, revealed their target list includes Jai Opetaia for May 2027, alongside Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Benavidez has one fight remaining on his Premier Boxing Champions contract and may test free agency afterward.
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