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.
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By Salvador Rodriguez
WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto is now a free agent and says he's ready to entertain offers for major fights against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Saul Alvarez. Cotto and his team of Bryan Perez and Gaby Peñagaricano are currently in Mexico City to participate in the program Golpe A Golpe on ESPN Deportes.
"Right now we are waiting to listen to offers, to see what is best for us. Our contract with Top Rank has expired and we are free agents, but we are not ruling out the help of those who we were with, are with and will be our promoters. I've always been willing to face the big names. They know what they have to do...call, meet, and we will focus on the fight and gladly make it. For now I have no preference. I am open to any names," said Cotto.
Cotto was advised that the president of Top Rank, Todd DuBoef, told us that he will make him an offer to face WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in July.
"We are waiting to hear what happens. Right now, I can't say for sure that its not possible. Fighting for [a fourth divisional world title] is very tempting, but we are going to do what is best for our career," Cotto said.
Cotto doesn't rule out Canelo, either.
"First let's see if we are offered the fight, and whether or not he's ready to get in the ring with me or not."
Salvador Rodriguez covers boxing in Mexico for The Record.
