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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International Boxing Hall of FameRaymond Ford, the 130lbs contender from Camden, New Jersey, has paid tribute to the “Camden Buzzsaw” Dwight Qawi, who passed away last month.
Qawi was a light-heavyweight great, who also had memorable bouts at cruiserweight and heavyweight in his remarkable 41-11-5 (25 KOs) career, which spanned from 1978 to 1998.
Among those he fought were George Foreman, Evander Holyfield, Michael Spinks, Matthew Saad Muhammad, James Scott, Leon Spinks, and Mike Rossman.
Ford is 18-1-1 (8 KOs), and lost his featherweight title to Nick Ball before moving up in weight.
“That’s a big loss for the sport, definitely,” Ford said of Qawi’s passing.
“He was a great. Definitely someone that that put Camden on the map. Much respect to him and he had a legendary career. He paved the way for guys like me.”
Ford has won his last three since the loss to Ball, outpointing Nova, Orlando Gonzalez and Thomas Mattice in 10-rounders.
