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 Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com was advised by several sources, that WBC featherweight champion Elio Rojas injured his shoulder in training camp and is unlikely to move forward with his HBO televised unification clash with WBA champion Yuriorkis Gamboa. The fight is set for September 11 in Las Vegas.
The injury is yet another chapter in a string of bad luck for that particular card. Gamboa was originally scheduled to fight IBF champion Orlando Salido in July. Salido suffered a cut in his May win over Cristobal Cruz, and the injury did not heal in time to hold a proper training camp for the July date. A deal was later reached with promoter Don King for Rojas to step in but the fight was moved to a September date.
