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David Benavidez names his 3 man hit list for new fight contract: “They are going to happen”

is on a mission to become the pound-for-pound king and will no doubt be in that conversation if he is able to capture the undisputed cruiserweight title, and he has now named his three-man hit list as he seeks to…

By Tom Eaton · Boxing News Online

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:38 AM

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David Benavidez named Jai Opetaia, Artur Beterbiev, and Oleksandr Usyk on his new three-fight contract hit list.
Benavidez plans to sign the three-fight deal after facing WBC champion Michal Cieslak in December.
Bouts against Opetaia and Beterbiev are targeted at cruiserweight, while an Usyk fight could be at cruiserweight or heavyweight.

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David Benavidez has revealed a three-man hit list featuring Jai Opetaia, Artur Beterbiev, and Oleksandr Usyk for his upcoming three-fight promotional contract. Speaking on the Last Stand Podcast with Brian Custer, Benavidez stated these bouts are being targeted following his scheduled December cruiserweight unification clash against WBC titleholder Michal Cieslak.

Benavidez, who currently holds the WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts, explained that fights against Opetaia and Beterbiev are planned at cruiserweight, while a potential showdown with Usyk could occur at either cruiserweight or heavyweight.

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David Benavidez names his 3 man hit list for new fight contract: “They are going to happen”

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