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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Las Vegas - The popular Magdaleno brothers -- Diego and Jesse - of Las Vegas will fight on a Top Rank Live! championship boxing card at the Texas Station Gambling Hall and Casino on Saturday, January 22.
Bob Arum of Top Rank made the announcement today. Tickets at $40 for ringside and $25 for general admission will go on sale Tuesday, January 4, 10 am. Tickets may be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas, by calling (702) 547-5300 or logging onto www.stationcasinos.com
"Our matchmakers put together a tremendous lineup for this event at Texas Station," said Arum.
In the main event, Diego Magdaleno, 17-0, will take on Marcos Leonardo Jimenez, 18-2, of Santo Domingo in a NABF Super Featherweight Championship. Diego's younger brother Jesse - an amateur superstar who just signed with Top Rank - will face Sergio Herrera, 3-1-1, of Oxnard, Ca. in a four-round featherweight bout. Jesse has a record of 1-0-0.
One of the top young stars, Roberto Marroquin, 17-0, of Dallas, Texas, will face tough Leon Bobo, 18-7-1, of St. Louis in an eight round featherweight fight. The most exciting fighter from Arizona, unbeaten Jose Benavidez, 9-0, is on the card. The very popular Anthony Lenk, 8-1, of Las Vegas, will box in a six round bout.
Seven bouts will be on the card. The main bouts will be televised live on FSN.
Texas Station is located at 2101 Texas Star Lane near Lake Mead Blvd and North Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas. Texas Station offers the best in locals entertainment including five restaurants such as the award-winning Austin's Steakhouse, 200 hotel rooms, the Dallas Events Center that hosts a variety of concerts and events, a 60-lane bowling facility, an 18-screen movie theatre, exciting table games and more than 2,300 slot and video poker machines.
For more information, please visit www.texastation.com
