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.
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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Matchroom BoxingUnsurprisingly, Tyson Fury’s plan to fight Oleksandr Usyk and not Anthony Joshua in November has been dismissed by the Ukrainian’s manager.
Fury and Joshua have long been at the center of drawn-out talks regarding the all-British showdown. Joshua is still holding out for the bout to take place in the UK, as per his original contract, while Fury – known for his impatience – declared over the weekend the fight was dead and he would instead take on old rival Usyk.
Usyk twice defeated Fury in 2024 to confirm his status as this generation’s leading heavyweight.
In May, he endured an unexpected struggle with the 1-1 (1 KO) Rico Verhoeven and, a few weeks after scoring an 11th round stoppage, relinquished his three heavyweight titles.
It’s since been widely reported that the 39-year-old is targeting a farewell showdown against fellow veteran Deontay Wilder.
Fury returned in April when he outpointed Arslanbek Makhmudov before winning a tune-up against 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in July. It had been expected that the Joshua showdown would follow, on November 20, with New York’s Madison Square Garden the likeliest venue.
However, Joshua remains determined that the bout should take place in London. Fury, who is happy with New York, announced Sunday he’d had enough and turned his attention to Usyk
“You got the decisions last time, fair play to you,” he said. “Good luck to you, let's do it again. Let's run it back in November. The ball is now in your court... do you want to fight me this year, 2026, or are you calling it quits?
“Let me know because I am now looking for a new opponent.”
Usyk’s manager, Sergey Lapin, told Sky Sports that callouts on social media will not be entertained.
“Usyk is not Tyson’s backup plan. If Fury needs an opponent he should visit the ‘Ready to fight’ platform. They can help him find a worthy opponent there.
“Oleksandr is always open to big challenges. But serious intentions are backed by a concrete offer, not statements in the press.”
