The debate about who occupies the position of honor in Mexican boxing added a new analysis. The true unified light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, David Benavidez, shared his considerations on the technical qualities of legends that have defined the trajectory of this sport in the country.
During an interview granted to Luis Parra’s communication channel, David Benavidez He discarded the usual position of the fans that places the “Great Mexican Champion” at the absolute top of historical records.
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For the boxer, tactical neatness on the rope clarifies the order of his deepest classification.
“Well, the number one, the truth is, is Salvador Sánchez. Salvador Sánchez’s technique, I don’t think there will ever be another boxer like Salvador Sánchez”declared the fighter in his talk with Luis Parra, justifying the choice of the historic featherweight champion over other traditional figures of the discipline.
The list shared by the undefeated boxer also included names recognized for their respective world careers. The athlete listed champions of the stature of Julio Cesar ChavezRicardo “Finito” López, Juan Manuel Márquez, Erik “Unpleasant” Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, in addition to including contemporary figures from the super featherweight division such as Óscar Valdez and Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete.
David Benavídez’s opinion on Óscar de la Hoya
The conversation with the interviewer incorporated the evaluation of those boxers with Mexican roots born in the United States, taking as a valuable reference the promoter and former champion of six weight divisions, Oscar de la Hoya. The boxer explained that, under certain eligibility criteria, the Golden Boy promoter would deserve to be ranked first on the all-time list.
The valuation of David Benavidez about the career of the “Golden Boy” is based on the quality of the opposition he faced throughout his career. The 175 and 200 pound champion highlighted that technique and the willingness to directly take on the most dangerous challenges are the elements that give legitimacy to athletes.
“For me he is the first, for me he is a high three. Because what I liked about De La Hoya is that he fought everyone and has good technique, good defense, he did everything, he raised the sport a lot, he was the first Ryan García, he is a fighter who did a lot for the sport.”argued the athlete in his appearance before Luis Parra’s space.
To conclude his speech on the legacy of Aztec boxing, the boxer pointed out that the success of the fighters of this nationality lies in the physical dedication they demonstrate in each of their appearances on international cards.
“There are others that I did not mention, but Mexican boxing will always be Mexican boxing. Because they fight with heart and give everything in the ring,” concluded the boxer.
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