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 Inna Lagun (Allboxing.ru)
New cruiserweight hopeful Rakhim Chakhkiev (9-0, 7 KOs), 28, has been just added to the stellar undercard of the fight between Argentinean terror Marcos Rene Maidana and three-division five-time former champion and Mexican icon, Erik Morales, which takes place on April 9 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Chakhkiev, a 2008 Beijing heavyweight gold medalist for Russia, will be seen in a four-rounder against yet-to-be-defined opponent. Chances are high it might be American upset specialist Harvey Jolley (11-16-1, 6 KOs). Chakhkiev is coming off a first-round destruction of unworthy Ukrainian Alex Mogylewski (12-6, 8 KOs), who was quickly dispatched by two left hooks to the head.
