Benavides refuses to fight Alcatraz: “Takes it out of sports”

David Benavides says he wanted Torki Aralsif to fight at Alcatraz, a San Francisco landmark, but he said he had no interest in fighting on the old prison grounds. WBC and WBA “regular” light heavyweight champion Benavidez said Turqui is an innovative place to host events such as Alcatraz and Times Square. “Leave yourself away from sports.”

Benavides refuses to fight Alcatraz

The size of the crowd is limited in such places, and Benavides (30-0, 24 KOs) prefers to fight in places where many fans can enjoy his fight rather than a few chosen. It was one of the criticisms about the Times Square event in New York City. A crowd of shining with small hands was present, many of whom were rich and famous boxers and athletes.

Benavides fights Anthony Jarrdo and Calm Smith in August or September. He seems more interested in his fight against Callum, as he holds the WBO tentative 175 pound title. “The Mexican Monster” wants to force unified three-belt champion Dmitry Bivol to fight him. The way to do that is to put him in a box.

“What’s more, Turki is saying he wants him to fight at Alcatraz in June. And I’m like Alcatraz, a prison. I’m not really trying to do that.” Kamal and 4 pounds And Henry. ”

The views of Alcatraz will be interesting for fans who attend and watch TV. For those who haven’t been there, it’s beautiful with the waters and scenery of San Francisco. It is helpful for Benavides’ career to compete with Alcatraz. Because it attracts a lot of attention on him.

“What I like about Torki is that he is really innovative, but if you’re trying to fight in a certain place, like Alcatraz or Times Square, you’ll also take fans out of the sport. Who’s going?” Benavidez said.

Mostly boxing fans at Bay Arena in Northern California will take part in the Alcatraz event. You’ll need a ferry to get to the island, but it’ll be a bigger crowd than the Times Square event.

Prefers traditional arenas

“I see, but for me as a fighter I’m not fighting for Alcatraz. There’s something about the fight. We see fans rippling during the week of battle,” Benavides said when asked if he prefers fighting in venues like the T-Mobile Arena.

Benavides has decided about Alcatraz. He may regret turning down this venue. He has a narrow view of it and perhaps he thinks it’s a prison at once, but the fight is positive for his career.

“You go to fight and see the fans get hooked,” Benavidez said. “There’s nothing like that. I’m a modern warrior. I like to feel the energy from the crowd. When you feel the energy, you smash someone into the face.

“You come to boxing and try to f*** up s*** that’s already been set for years. “In Bivol, I’m not happy to get that title. I would rather win.”