Benavidez options: Waiting for Bivol-Beterbiev, looking at Ramirez, or considering cruiserweight
David Benavides hopes that Torki Arashik will have a trilogy match if Torki Arashik defeats uncontroversial light heavyweight champion Arthur Betterbyiev in a rematch in Riyadh this Saturday So you may need to consider your next battle options.
Benavidez said he would consider moving to cruiserweight to challenge the WBA and WBO champions Gilbert ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez If he can’t immediately win the Beterbiev-Bivol 2 winner, then about his two titles. He may need to go that route as Bibolu is likely to win on Saturday.
The impact of Beterbiev-Bivol
If Betterviev wins on Saturday, that’s how David goes, as the match against him will be huge. Unlike Canelo Alvarez, Bettervief will be willing to accept his battle with Benavides.
Benavides has the size to go up to cruiser class to fight Ramirez if he can get that fight, and that would be a great payday for him. He is already a cruiser in size and has spent a lot of time so it’s not a big deal to go back to 175.
However, it would not be a wise move for Benavidez to stay at the cruiserweight to face the IBF champions ji opa If he’s a win over Gilberto Ramirez because he’s hit so hard. He will do worse damage to Benavidez’s face David Morell We did it in their battle on February 1st. Benavides is attacked so much that even if Opetia nails him as often as Morel, it won’t end well for him.
“Mexican monster” Benavides (30-0, 24 KO) is the interim WBC 175-pound champion and is a must-have for the Alturbeta Biev belt and is ready to fight him if he wins on Saturday. Benavides and his father, Jose Benavides Sr., said they prefer to fight Vibor, but that’s not happening.
If Benavidez chooses to fight someone at 175, while he waits Beterbiev vs. Bivol Trilogy, these are great options.
– Jossas
– Anthony Yalde
– David Morell: Rematch
– Willie Hutchinson
“Yeah, he’s a very good fighter. Now he has some belts at 175. He’s of course a good opponent,” Dmitry Bivol said. Ring Magazine About David Benavides.
Last updated on 02/17/2025