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‘I will be number one P4P’: David Benavidez focused for Cieslak challenge

David Benavidez says that becoming undisputed champ at cruiserweight is “inevitable,” as he prepares to face Michal Cieslak with three title belts on the line on December 5 at home in Arizona. But Benavidez doesn’t want to limit the vision…

By Scott Christ · Bad Left Hook

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:52 PM

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David Benavidez stated he will become the number one pound-for-pound fighter and undisputed cruiserweight champion.
Benavidez faces Michal Cieslak in a three-belt cruiserweight title unification fight on December 5 in Arizona.
Benavidez currently holds the WBA and WBO titles after defeating Gilberto Ramirez in May.

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David Benavidez declared that becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champion and reaching the number one spot on the pound-for-pound list is inevitable ahead of his upcoming title fight. Benavidez is scheduled to face WBC cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak on December 5 in Arizona with three division belts on the line.

Benavidez holds a 32-0 record after winning the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles from Gilberto Ramirez in May. Poland's Cieslak, who holds a 28-2 record, will be making the first defense of his WBC title as an underdog.

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‘I will be number one P4P’: David Benavidez focused for Cieslak challenge

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