David Benavidez has no shortage of HUGE fights on his radar. In an exclusive interview with BoxingScene, Jose Benavidez Sr. makes it clear that David still wants the biggest names at 175lbs including Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Benavidez has previously said those are two fights he wants to make as he pursues more titles and major challenges. But there’s another name that could make things very interesting: Andy Ruiz Jr. Jose discusses the possibility of an all-Mexican showdown between Benavidez and the former heavyweight champion, along with David’s plans across multiple divisions. And with a potential Jai Opetaia showdown also building after the pair came face-to-face following Opetaia’s latest victory, Benavidez has some massive options ahead.
By Steve Kim
Demetrius Andrade was all set to face Jermell Charlo in a defense of his WBO junior middleweight belt on December 13th on Showtime at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Inexplicably he dropped out of the assignment amidst rumors of outside interference and dissatisfaction with his co-promoters Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing) and Artie Pelullo(Banner Promotions).
It seems as though the parties have reached an accord for 2015.
"We are working now on his next fight, we've actually had lengthy meetings with him and resolved any last issues that he had," said DeGuardia to BoxingScene.com. "We're moving forward together now for him to fight in March, April or May, whatever is the quickest date he can get."
And he will be facing Charlo, who is his mandatory defense.
"That's what we're negotiating," DeGuardia confirmed to BoxingScene.
Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.
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