The recent victory of David Benavídez against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez He has cemented his position as one of the most dominant boxers today.
After achieving a technical knockout over a rival who had never been knocked down, the 29-year-old fighter now holds titles in three different categories: 168, 175 and 200 pounds. This historic feat places the fighter in a position of power to negotiate his next challenges in the ring.
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The performance shown by David Benavidez At the T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas he left evidence of his physical ability by moving up a division.
By arresting Ramírez and send him to the scientific institution with a probable injury to the orbital bonethe “Mexican Monster” demonstrated that his power is successfully transferred to cruiserweight. Now, The boxer’s team analyzes whether to stay at 200 pounds or look for the big names in the light heavyweight division.
The options before Bivol and Opetaia
. According to reports from the specialized portal BoxingScene, there are preliminary talks that have made positive progress between both parties.
Bivol, who owns victories over Canelo Álvarez and Artur Beterbievrepresents the highest technical challenge for the undefeated Mexican, who seeks to demonstrate that he can overcome the elite of the light heavyweights.
On the other hand, The cruiserweight unification against Jai Opetaia emerges as an alternative with great international impact.
The Australian, with a 30-0 record, is considered the best in the divisionalthough his recent signing with the Zuffa Boxing promoter complicates the logistics. David Benavidez He expressed his position on this possible duel in the press conference after his last fight.
“I don’t know why he (Opetaia) went to Zuffa. I’m no longer gonna streak over there and fight for a Zuffa title. I judge Dana White has proven he doesn’t wanna attain fights with PBC, DAZN. If we are going to come to an agreement, construct a tall fight, let’s attain it.”
David Benavidez on a Jai Opetaia fight. pic.twitter.com/z42R10upDM
— Sean Zittel (@Sean_Zittel) Would possibly perhaps per chance unbiased 3, 2026
“That’s the most important fight in the world, especially in this division. If he wants that fight, let him come get it. I don’t know why he went to Zuffa. We could have organized that fight right after this one, but I’m not going to go there and fight for a Zuffa title. There’s a lot of politics involved.”.
The persistent desire to face Saúl Álvarez
Despite his successes in higher categories, David Benavidez maintains interest in facing Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. The boxer insists that said fight could take place at 175 pounds, eliminating excuses about weight.
However, in the absence of agreements, The fighter prefers to focus on the active champions of the divisions where he already reignsavoiding distractions with a possible jump to heavyweight.
Regarding a possible fear of his rivals after his last performance, David Benavidez he was respectful but firm about his competitive disposition. When asked if Dmitry Bivol could avoid it now.
“I can’t answer that question. He is a great champion. At the end of the day, this is boxing: we are here to show the best of ourselves. I am ready to fight the best and test myself”said the “Mexican Monster.”
What is the best route for your undefeated?
To protect your 32-0 record and maximize your legacy, the best immediate option for David Benavidez It seems to be the unification at 175 pounds against the winner of Bivol and Beterbiev.
Cruiserweight gives him an obvious physical advantage, but the names with the greatest media and commercial weight are still in the light heavyweight category. A win against Bivol would erase any doubt about his place in the pound-for-pound rankings.
To expose your undefeated successfully, David Benavidez He should work on his perimeter defensesince when you gain weight the blows received have a greater impact.
Staying at 175 pounds would allow him to retain his signature speed while taking advantage of his natural range. Your focus should continue to be the consolidation of securities in the United Stateswhere its fan base guarantees the best bags and the greatest media exposure.
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