David Benavidez revealed at present that he’ll return to the ring in November or December at gentle heavyweight.
Benavidez Follows Morrell’s Path
Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) will now battle at 175, following within the footsteps of David Morrell, who gave up on the 168-lb division after failing to get a title shot in opposition to unified tremendous middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
“November or December,” David Benavidez instructed 2ToneDaSupastar when requested when he plans to battle subsequent at 175.
Staying at 168 would have been a useless finish for Benavidez, and he was smart to acknowledge that to chop his losses. Canelo would by no means battle him, and the WBC couldn’t pressure the battle. Alvarez can’t be instructed what to do by any sanctioning physique.
Benavidez says he’d be open to a battle in opposition to former gentle heavyweight world title challenger Anthony Yarde. Nevertheless, it’s questionable whether or not he was severe.
Followers wish to see Benavidez battle David Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs), who’s combating for the vacant WBA World gentle heavyweight title in opposition to Radivoje “Sizzling Rod” Kalajdzic this Saturday, August third on Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season card on the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Choices for Benavidez’s Subsequent Struggle
- David Morrell
- Anthony Yarde
- Albert Ramirez
Benavidez holds the WBC interim 175-lb title, and he’s a compulsory challenger for that belt. He’ll face the winner of the October twelfth battle between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Relying on how lengthy he has to attend to battle that match’s winner, Benandez could stay inactive till then. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh will determine who comes subsequent.
Perfect State of affairs: Benavidez vs. Morrell
Ideally, it could be extra fascinating for followers if Benavidez fought Morrell subsequent, after which the winner would face the Artur Beterbiev-Bivol victor.
It’s unknown whether or not Benavidez and his dad, Jose Benavidez Sr., would comply with battle Morrell if Turki wished that match to occur subsequent. Benavidez has proven no real interest in combating Morrell so far when he’s known as him out, and a few imagine he doesn’t wish to take any possibilities.
Benavidez is obligatory, and within the catbird’s seat, so he in all probability received’t wish to jeopardize his place by combating Morrell and having him take his spot.
