David Benavidez Has No Problem Fighting Artur Beterbiev
Now that the trilogy featuring unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol vs former undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev is dead, a fight with WBC champion David “The Monster” Benavidez should be a top priority.
It has been reported that Bivol had back surgery after Beterbiev hinted that the unified champion was ducking the trilogy. Now that the former undisputed champion is without a dance partner, it only makes sense to explore a Benavidez showdown.
Beterbiev would get an opportunity to pick up a title while waiting for Bivol to recover. In addition, he would get a hefty payday facing the undefeated Monster. The WBC champion expressed in an interview with Fight Hype a willingness to fight Beterbiev, if the fight were offered.
“Right now, I’m in a position where my opportunity is in the form of a freaking Russian monster. So, I can’t say no, if they offer me the fight.” – David Benavidez.
Boxing fans shouldn’t be surprised by this, as Benavidez has always wanted to fight the best. However, he must get past multi-time title challenger Anthony Yarde, which this author believes won’t be a problem.
Saudi power-player Turki Alalshikh understands the need to make good fights. It’s no coincidence that both fighters will fight on the November 22 card in Saudi Arabia. If both are victorious, boxing fans can expect to see a face-off in the middle of the ring, followed by the fight announcement.
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