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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With Wladimir Klitschko committed to fighting Samuel Peter on September 24, Sinan Samil Sam, the WBC Int´l champ, will face Oleg Maskaev in a WBC eliminator. The fight goes to purse bids August 8.
Italian welter Michele Di Rocco takes on unknown Israelian Emad Shmouel for the vacant IBF Youth title on August 5 in San Mango d´Acquino.
Danish feather Jagdar Abdulla, 8-0-2 against pretty tough opponents, has signed with British manager Frank Maloney. Abdulla, previously with Team Palle, will continue to train in Aarhus under the capable Brian Mathiasen. Jagdar is expected to make his British debut in September.
