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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The non-title heavyweight fight between former cruiser king Murat Gassiev, 30-2 (23 KOs) and unbeaten Dane Kem Ljungquist, 18-0 (11 KOs) that was set for Vienna on October 19 has been postponed as Gassiev, out of action since losing to Otto Wallin last year, couldn't get a visa.
The fight will now go ahead October 26 in Yerevan (Armenia) - but there are reportedly some question marks still to be worked out.
Gassiev vs Ljungquist is promoted by IBA, Patriot Boxing, Ural FC and Iron & Gloves Promotion and sponsored by PJSC Gazprom.
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Polish veteran Mateusz Masternak, 48-6 (32 KOs), and Australian Floyd Masson, 14-1 (8 KOs) meet at cruiserweight November 16 in Wroclaw on a Knockout Promotion event.
Masson lost the title to Yves Ngabu last year but came back with a win against Joshua Francis in August.
Masternak came close to an upset win over Chris Billam-Smith last year but had to retire due to a rib injury. He returned in April and stopped Jean Jacques Oliver.
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Danish super middle Oliver Zaren, 13-0 (4 KOs), has been added to the undercard of Dina Thorslund's defence of the WBO bantamweight title against Terumi Nuki October 25 in Holstebro (Denmark).
Zaren, promoted by Wasserman Sports, will fight an opponent to be announced.
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Swedish heavyweight champ Pezhman Seifkhani, 17-1 (12 KOs) now has newly crowned Italian title holder Eduardo Guistini, 17-3 (6 KOs), as co-challenger for the vacant EBU Silver title.
The EBU has set November 7 as the deadline for purse bids.
