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 Edward Chaykovsky
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has been urged to retire by Philippines President Aquino. He wants Pacquiao to spend his time with his family and focus on his political career as a Sarangani congressman
Pacquiao returned earlier this month in the most financially successful fight in boxing history where he lost a twelve round decision to Floyd Mayweather Jr. He aggravated a pre-existing shoulder injury during the fight and had surgery last Wednesday.
The President is worried that if Pacquiao, now 36-years-old, continues forward with tough fights then he will risk the possibility of ending up like heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali.
“One of the most tragic perhaps was when I saw (Ali) lighting the Olympic torch with his hand shaking,” Aquino said over Bombo Radyo Philippines. “If we will push him (and say) that ‘No, there should be a rematch,’ ‘No, you have to take a gamble again,’ I think we will not be showing debt of gratitude to the person."
