In it MGM Grand Las Vegas (Snowfall), David Benavidez was imposed on Oleksandr in one of the most anticipated fights of the year and won the interim world light heavyweight belt of the World Boxing Council (CMB). However, in full joy she was encouraged to look at the immediate future and now focuses her attention on Canelo Alvarezwhom he provoked with the premise of confronting him.
He Mexican monster had his first adventure at 175 pounds after being constantly denied the chance to face Saul Alvarez for the world light heavyweight titles. Although in different sections of the fight it was evident that he lacks the power to measure himself against the great powers of greater weight, he is excited.
Think about Canelo
Although he took the victory and stole all eyes, Benavidez He showed some caution when talking about his performance. “I would give my performance a 7 out of 10,” said the boxer. And he immediately added: “He is a great boxer, he was a champion, I feel like I had a great fight, a tough fight. I want to adapt and feel the category.”
Despite not having reached his full potential, Benavidez demonstrated his power and dominance in the ring, controlling the pace of the fight and landing solid blows throughout the 10 rounds. Despite having gained 175 pounds, Benavidez does not lose sight of its objective of confronting Cinnamon at 168 pounds. “No, absolutely not,” replied the Monster if he would let Saul escape. “I want to fight in both divisions.”
Canelo waits and listens attentively
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Benavidez knows that a fight with Alvarez It would be a big challenge, but trust in your abilities to emerge victorious. “It’s one of the fights I want,” he said. And he expanded: “I know it’s a difficult fight, but I’m sure I can win it.”
With this victory, Benavidez consolidates himself as one of the strongest contenders in the 175-pound division. He is a young and talented boxer with a bright future ahead of him. His determination, his power and his technique make him an exciting boxer to watch and a threat to any opponent who faces him.
A harsh message
Before the fight against Gvozdyk (20-2-0), red flag He recalled that the fight with the man from Guadalajara did not take place because the man from Jalisco did not show any intentions. “I’m talking about this guy who’s making the most money with everyone. He’s charging them so much for pay-per-views, it’s like he’s spitting in his guys’ faces saying it’s not like that.”
And he had closed: “I did everything possible and in my power to make this fight happen, if it doesn’t happen it is completely because of Canelo. I am the number one in the division, the number one contender; the second is David Morrell; he will not fight me, nor with Morrell, so it doesn’t make sense, how is he going to call himself champion and have those belts if he doesn’t fight against the 1 or the 2.”
