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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Manny Pacquiao is targeting a rematch with Timothy Bradley in early 2014, according to his trainer Freddie Roach.
The Filipino superstar secured a wide points victory over Brandon Rios for the vacant WBO International welterweight title last weekend - prompting widespread speculation over his plans for 2014.
With Pacquiao seemingly back to something approaching his best at the age of 34, the long-awaited clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr may finally take place - but the man known as 'Money' was not mentioned when Roach was quizzed over the next move.
Instead, Roach outlined his desire for Pacquiao to face Juan Manuel Marquez for a fourth time but admitted that Bradley, who edged a split decision over Pacquiao in the summer of 2012, was also a viable option.
Roach told The Manila Bulletin: "Personally, I want Marquez but I'm not sure if we can get him. He wants a lot of money. Bradley is also a possibility. He wants revenge (against Bradley)."
Bob Arum, who promotes both Pacquiao and Bradley under the Top Rank banner, has revealed that a clash with Mayweather Jr would be the richest fight in history at around $300m.
Pacquiao will return on April 12 in Las Vegas.
