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.
Art Pelullo's Banner Promotions will present the January 27th edition of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights, in the Pend O’reille Pavillion at Northern Quest Casino, located in Airway Heights, Washington. In the ten-round main event, junior welterweight Ruslan Provodnikov (19-1 with 13 KOs), of Berezovo, Russia, will fight David Torres (21-2-2 with 13 KOs) of Othello, Washington.
Pelullo said, “There’s a good reason that Ruslan has become a regular on ESPN - he always gives it everything he’s got in the ring, and always makes exciting fights. We’re very pleased that he’s headlining our first fight card of 2012 and will start off the New Year with a bang!”
Provodnikov, who will be 28 years old on January 20, has an aggressive style and grinds down his opponents with constant pressure. He has won two fights in a row since his only loss, and is coming off an eighth-round knockout win against previously undefeated Ivan Popoca in his last fight on April 15th.
Torres, 33 years old, is an eight-year professional veteran. He gave strong efforts in his last two fights, but was held to ten-round draws both times – against Mike Stewart in Dover, Delaware, in his last fight on February 25, and against Santos Pakau in Tacoma, Washington, in November, 2010. Tickets can be purchased by calling 877-777-5252), or at www.ticketswest.com . This show is for age 16 and over.
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