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.
Eddie Hearn, promoter of former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, is standing firm that his boxer will score knockout wins over Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
Presently, there are ongoing discussions to finalize a fight between Joshua and Wilder. Their clash is targeted for January 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
Provided the fight happens and Joshua is victorious, the next target would be a domestic blockbuster against WBC world champion Tyson Fury.
Fury is currently scheduled to face former UFC world champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover boxing match on October 28.
Before Joshua's career comes to a close, the British star is motivated to face both Wilder and Fury.
“I never like to put a timescale on his career on his career, but he did the other day when he said, ‘You know, I won’t be boxing in three [or] five years’ time.’ So, maybe we’ve got one in December and maybe we’ve got a couple of blockbusters next year. And then who knows? I don’t think he’s really got a timing on his career, but he wants to fight Wilder, and he wants to fight Fury," Hearn told Talk Sport.
“I think if he doesn’t fight them, he won’t be very happy and fulfilled with everybody he fought. Once he fights those two, he’s boxed absolutely everyone in the division, all the players.
“I am Anthony Joshua’s number one fan. In my head, call me deluded, he’s going to knock out Deontay Wilder, and then he’s going to knock out Tyson Fury. He’s going to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion and then we are going to sail off into the sunset. Like I said, call me deluded, whatever you want, I don’t care what you call me! I see it. We have the vision for that. Let’s make it happen."
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