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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Dave Thompson Matchroom BoxingBritain’s Olympic hero Pat McCormack fights Mexican puncher Miguel Parra on Saturday, September 6, and says that fans haven’t yet seen what he is capable of as a pro.
The Tokyo 2020 Games silver medalist headlines in his hometown of Sunderland for the first time next month and is itching to show more of his talents as he progresses through the levels. He knows that a win against Parra, 25-5-1 (17 KOs), will go some way to moving him closer to a shot at a welterweight world title.
“I believe people have only seen about 65 per cent of me and I’m only getting better,” McCormack said. “In my last fight [victory over Robbie Davies Jr in February] I proved I’m better than British level, and a win on September 6 puts me up onto the world stage.
“[Miguel] Parra is tough, game, and he’s been in there with some good people. So, I’ve got an opportunity to make a statement.
“I’m so glad this fight is in the North East. I’m going to get the win and look good doing it.”
Parra, 32, has won his last three fights since losing against Shakhram Giyasov – by 10-round split decision – in 2024. Thirty-year-old McCormack, meanwhile, is currently unbeaten in seven pro fights – with five wins by stoppage – and is being moved quickly.
