Canelo vs. Benavidez: Smoke or Mirrors? Rahman Throws Cold Water on Dream Matchup 01/28/2024 Tim Compton Boxing legend Hasim Rahman doubts that Canelo Alvarez will fight David Benavidez. The Mexican superstar, Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs) isn’t motivated enough at this late stage of his career to fight the “Young bull,” 27-year-old Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs). read full article
De La Hoya Tells Canelo to Stop Playing Politics, Fight Munguia & Benavidez 01/28/2024 Chip Mitchell Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya was on his soapbox last Saturday night, telling the media that Canelo Alvarez needs to stop playing politics and fight the best, Jaime Munguia and David Benavidez. read full article
If Canelo Doesn’t Fight Either Guy Next, How About David Benavidez Vs. Jaime Munguia? 01/28/202401/28/2024 James Slater Prior to last night’s fight, Jaime Munguia, via his promoter Oscar De La Hoya, said he’d “do what Canelo Alvarez couldn’t do, and KO John Ryder.” read full article
Benavidez Belittles Munguía, Claims “Easy” Victory After Ryder TKO 01/28/202401/28/2024 Chip Mitchell WBC interim super middleweight champion David Benavidez wasn’t impressed with Jaime Munguia’s ninth-round TKO win over John Ryder (32-7, 18 KOs) on Saturday night, saying he would be an “easy” victory for him against Munguia. read full article
Canelo’s Reign on Thin Ice? Benavidez and Morrell Lurking in the Super Middleweight Shadows 01/25/2024 Jeff Sorby Canelo Alvarez still holds onto his undisputed super middleweight championship and #1 spot in the division despite two worthy fighters for his top sport, David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. read full article
Jose Benavidez Sr. Lays Into Alvarez: “Canelo Doesn’t Want Anything To Do With David” 01/24/202401/24/2024 James Slater Jose Benavidez Sr. doesn’t think his son will ever get a fight with Canelo Alvarez. Speaking with Fight Hub TV, Benavidez Sr stated that Canelo “doesn’t want anything to do with David,” insisting that the Mexican superstar will “do anything to stay away from David.” read full article
Jose Benavidez Sr. Trashes Canelo for Wanting Jermall & Munguia 01/22/2024 Jeepers Isaac Trainer Jose Benavidez Jr. is pretty bitter right now about undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez showing no interest in fighting his son, WBC interim champ David Benavidez. read full article
Benavidez Sr. Showers Beterbiev with Praise, but Chooses Bivol as David’s 175 Dance Partner 01/21/2024 Rob Smith Trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. sounded in awe of Artur Beterbiev when asked about his interest in letting his son, David Benavidez, move up to 175 to challenge Artur for his IBF, WBC & WBO light heavyweight titles. read full article
Why David Benavidez Could Give Artur Beterbiev Trouble 01/17/2024 Jeepers Isaac Trainer Stephen Edwards feels that David Benavidez has the right combination of speed, power, combination punching, and durability to defeat unbeaten IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev. read full article
“Monster” status on hold: Benavidez impresses, but elite tests await 01/01/2024 Jeepers Isaac David Benavidez’s recent sixth round stoppage victory over Demetrius Andrade last November has fans and the media labeling him as an unbeatable ‘Monster,’ already a great fighter without needing to be tested against the best at 168, 175, and 200. read full article
