Today, David Benavidez reached out to his fans with some exciting news: he’ll be at ringside this Saturday for the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh. His goal? To potentially challenge the winner in a future fight.
Known as ‘The Mexican Monster,’ Benavidez might be pulling for Beterbiev, the undefeated light heavyweight champion with an impressive record of 21 wins, 20 of which are knockouts. The reason? Turki Alalshikh has shown interest in a third bout should Bivol lose.
Initially, Benavidez had set his sights on Bivol, given their previous sparring sessions where Benavidez found some success. Facing Beterbiev, however, would present a formidable challenge. The champion has a knack for overpowering opponents who favor an aggressive, brawling style.
Benavidez himself, holding a record of 30 wins with 24 knockouts, is fresh off a tough match against David Morrell on February 1st. He’s still recovering from the bruising encounter where Morrell landed some solid shots.
### The Mexican Monster’s Ambition
“I’ll definitely be there in Riyadh, checking out the competition,” Benavidez shared with The Ring. His hopes are pinned on facing the winner of the Beterbiev vs. Bivol rematch later this year. “We’re aiming to bring fans the biggest and best fights possible. Hopefully, we can make this happen,” he added.
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In a recent social media post, Benavidez was seen on his way to Riyadh, eagerly anticipating the showdown between Beterbiev and Bivol. Fans can speculate on how this ringside appearance might shape his future plans in the ring.
Looking ahead, Benavidez might need to explore other avenues in case Bivol pulls off a victory. Given the limited prospects for lucrative fights at 175 pounds, he’ll need to weigh his options carefully. With Canelo Alvarez unlikely to step up to light heavyweight for a bout, Benavidez will have to reconsider any persistent calls for a showdown with him.
