‘I’m Willing to Take the Challenge’: David Benavidez Talks Future Mega Fight at Light Heavyweight

The light heavyweight world titles are tied up, until October 12, when Dmitry Bivol takes on Artur Beterbiev in Riyadh. On June 15, we will witness a potentially explosive clash in the division as David Benavidez meets Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Ahead of his upcoming bout – Benavidez spoke to Fight Freaks Unite about his aims at light heavyweight.

David Benavidez Talks Ahead of Gvozdyk Clash

David Benavidez Targets Mega Fights

Benavidez-Gvozdyk will take place just before Gervonta Davis defends his WBA lightweight title against Frank Martin at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Fans in the U.S and UK can catch the action live as a pay-per-view on Prime Video. PPV.com and TrillerTV will also have the card available in several markets.

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Benavidez has long desired a fight against Mexican giant Canelo Alvarez – but it appears the Arizona native is prepared to remain at light heavyweight if the Alvarez fight still cannot be made and take on the winner of the undisputed championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, which looks set to go ahead following a postponement due to Beterbiev’s knee injury.

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Benavidez Talks Bivol-Beterbiev

Talking about Bivol-Beterbiev, Benavidez said: “That’s gonna be a great fight.”

He continued: “I’ve sparred Bivol, so I know him up close and personal. Beterbiev is just a monster. I’m willing to take the challenge with both of them. That’s why I’m at 175. Sometimes these guys look really good but I’m not scared of no man. I’m not scared of anybody at all. That’s what I want to prove, not only to the world but I want to prove it to myself, that I am the best in the world.”

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Whatever comes next for the Arizona fighter, he is destined for huge fights, should he come through the June 15 bout. The undefeated heavyweight fighter is feared by many as a phenomenal combination puncher, who throws everything with spite – and will surely move onto more big fights should he navigate past Gvozdyk.