Teddy Atlas has highlighted a key advantage of , which must attempt to nullify if they end up colliding next year. The two cruiserweights have verbally agreed to lock horns in 2027, with Benavidez acknowledging the Australian as a worthy…
Trainer Teddy Atlas has shared his analysis on a potential 2027 cruiserweight bout between David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia. The two undefeated champions have verbally agreed to fight on Cinco de Mayo weekend in 2027. Atlas believes Benavidez's hand speed and high punch volume could give him a crucial advantage over the Australian fighter.
Before their potential clash, Benavidez is expected to face WBC champion Michal Cieslak in a three-belt unification match on December 12. Benavidez recently became a three-division world champion after defeating Gilberto Ramirez for the WBO and WBA titles, while Opetaia is coming off a ninth-round stoppage victory over Noel Mikealian.
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