Will we ever get Benavidez vs. Alvarez?
Final night time (Sat., June 15, 2024), within the co-main occasion of Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin, David Benavidez cruised to a unanimous choice win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk to win the vacant WBC interim gentle heavyweight title from inside MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Benavidez (29-0) moved as much as gentle heavyweight after failing to get a battle with boxing famous person Canelo Alvarez. Nonetheless, the “Mexican monster” isn’t giving up on the battle simply but.
Throughout his post-fight press convention, Benavidez appeared to taunt Alvarez but once more.
“You guys preserve asking me about Canelo. I don’t care about Canelo,” Benavidez instructed reporters. “I wish to make my very own lane, that’s why I got here as much as 175 lbs. I’ve been attempting to get that battle with Canelo for a protracted, very long time, and as you possibly can see, I’ve the star energy now. Individuals love the way in which I battle, they usually work together with me very properly. That will be a really massive battle. I believe everybody wins – the world of boxing wins, and the followers win. It’s a battle that we have now to get occurring. If he actually believes he’s the very best on this planet, then come beat me and shut me up…I’m going to maintain exhibiting you why I’m the Mexican monster.”
Canelo has shut down the Benavidez battle for years, claiming that he brings nothing to the desk and needs to receives a commission handsomely (125 million). Nonetheless, it’s the battle to make, and everybody is aware of it.
With Canelo almost certainly returning to motion for Mexican Independence Day in Sept., hopefully Benavidez will get his want.
For full Davis vs. Martin outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
