The relationship between boxing legends and new generations is usually complex, and the recent case between the Mexican Grand Champion, Julio Cesar Chavezand the “Mexican Monster”, David Benavidez was not the exception.
Before your confrontation against Gilberto Ramírezthe environment of David Benavidez received with surprise comments that questioned the roots and the identity of the young boxer in Aztec territory.
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During the promotion of said fight, Chávez affirmed that in Mexico the boxer was not known enough and that, from his perspective, he was considered more American than Mexican.
These words generated a deep wound in the work team of David Benavidezwho have actively sought the support and affection of the demanding Mexican fans throughout their careers.
The emotional impact on Benavídez’s team
José Benavídez Sr., father and trainer of the fighter, confessed in an exclusive interview for the specialized media Left hit that the idol’s criticism was difficult for both of them to process.
“He hurt us a little. David was a little upset and so was I. What can I tell you, he is my idol,” declared the boxer’s trainer and father about the feeling of seeing that David Benavidez He was not given the credit he deserved.
The annoyance was mainly that Other foreign boxers have historically been adopted by the national publicwhile an athlete with direct roots was denied that recognition.
Faced with this scenario, the team decided to focus on hard work, understanding that the best way to convince the highest historical reference skills through an impeccable performance in the ring.
A recognition that came after the victory
The situation took a complete turn after David Benavídez will widely dominate Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírezdemonstrating a technical and physical superiority that dispelled any previous doubts.
At the end of the meeting, it was Julio César Chávez himself who came to the ring to rectify his position and offer a public apology for his previous assessments of the champion’s talent.
According to what José Benavídez told Izquierdazo, Chávez approached him honestly to admit his mistake: “Benavídez, I’m going to be honest with you, I didn’t believe in you, the truth is… but damn, I don’t think there’s anyone who can beat you.”. This gesture closed a chapter of friction, causing the idol to officially declare himself as another member of the support team of David Benavidez.
The consolidation of Mexican support
For the boxer, Earning the respect of your leader was as valuable as the victory itself.since it now has the endorsement of the most influential sports figure in its country.
Chávez’s change of opinion has served to make a sector of the fans begin to see David Benavidez not as a foreigner, but as the legitimate representative of Mexican power in the higher categories.
With doubts cleared and wounds healed, the focus now turns to the next challenges that will consolidate the legacy of the young monarch.
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