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.
Devin Haney loves the sport of boxing. From spending countless hours in training camp to performing on fight night, Haney enjoys it all. One part, however, that he doesn't appreciate, is making the 135-pound lightweight limit. As he’s gotten older, squeezing down his ever-growing frame has become more and more arduous. But the name of the game is sacrifices and Haney was willing to do that until he reached his ultimate goal.
Following back-to-back wins over George Kambosos Jr., Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) wrapped every lightweight title around his 24-year-old waist. Although his struggles to make weight have continued, Haney did recently defend his throne against former kingpin, Vasiliy Lomachenko.
After a few sticky moments and a near heart attack as he awaited the judge's decision, Haney now has a choice to make of his own.
Spending his time eating minuscule portions of food and sweating out until his face is bone dry isn't ideal anymore. So, with a reprieve needed, Haney has begun flirting with the concept of moving up in weight.
Of course, the current undisputed lightweight titlist could opt for a soft touch, but he’s frequently made mention of Regis Prograis. This past weekend, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Bill Haney, Devin’s father, grabbed the closest seat he could fight and paid close attention as Prograis successfully defended his title against the unheralded Danielito Zorrilla.
Ho-hum in his performance, Bill smiled from ear to ear as he watched Prograis struggle. His son, mainly, hasn’t officially made his decision on whether he’ll move up and vacate or remain put. Nevertheless, if you begin reading the tea leaves, it appears as though Bill is expecting his boy to eventually handcuff Prograis, force him into a corner, and move forward with their showdown.
“It’s a warrant for Mr. Regis Prograis," said Bill Haney to Fight Hub TV. "I’m sure that Devin will be serving it soon.”
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