David Benavidez has agreed to the invite from Turki Alalshikh to attend this Saturday’s rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh. The WBC necessary Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) will sit at ringside to look at the motion.
Hopefully, ‘The Mexican Monster’ Benavidez’s facial swelling has decreased since his battle towards WBA ‘common’ gentle heavyweight champion David Morrell on February 1st.
Ringside in Riyadh
Benavidez received the battle by a 12-round unanimous determination, however it was taxing for him as a result of the highly effective punches from the Cubans left their mark. Benavidez landed numerous combos, however the distinction between his energy and Morrell’s was large. Morrell was much more highly effective.
Benavidez may have numerous issues if he faces Artur Beterbiev subsequent as a result of he’s not going to have the ability to harm him along with his pictures. Additionally, Benavidez’s quantity punching will put him susceptible to being clipped.
The Ring has confirmed that Benavidez, 28, will attend the Beterbiev-Bivol II battle on Saturday. If Beterbiev is victorious, Benavidez will face him subsequent for the undisputed. Turki needs a trilogy if Bivol wins on Saturday.
It wouldn’t be the tip of the world for Benavidez if that occurs as a result of the trilogy would possible be later this yr. Turki doesn’t waste time in placing fights collectively. It could possibly be an excellent factor additionally if Benavidez fights on their undercard towards one in every of these contenders:
– Joshua Buatsi
– David Morrell
– Anthony Yarde
– Gilberto Ramirez
– Jai Opetaia
Benavidez and his dad, Jose Benavidez Sr, have talked about eager to battle Gilberto Ramirez in the event that they don’t get the Beterbiev-Bivol 2 winner subsequent. If Benavidez is keen to maneuver as much as cruiserweight, a match between him and IBF champion Jai Opetaia can be an enormous one that may get boxing followers . Zurdo Ramirez wouldn’t be as huge as a result of he’s already been crushed.
