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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Brighton, UK - Roman Fury scored the first knockout of his career, stopping Bradley Davies (1-6-1, 1 KO) in the third round of their cruiserweight fight.
Fury (3-0, 1 KO) only dedicated himself to the sport during the coronavirus pandemic and has moved quickly for a novice. Fury has some natural talent but rather than learning the sport on undercards, his surname means that his education is taking place in front of the television cameras. He has the same frame and languid style as his famous brother, WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson, and dominated the opening round behind his southpaw jab.
Fury continued to use his advantages in size and speed in the second round but with Davies offering little ambition, Fury’s inexperience began to show as he labored to find an opening in the Liverpudlian’s guard.
Growing in confidence, Davies began to take a few more risks. With the third round drawing to a close, he pressed forward and walked directly into a short left hand by Fury. He went down heavily and although he got up, the referee halted the fight.
It was a nicely picked punch and Fury insisted after the fight that he wants to be active and aim for titles.
Debutant Harvey Dykes (1-0) got his professional career underway with a routine four round decision over Erik Nazaryan (29-35-4).
The heavyweight delighted his large following and showed some of the skills that carried him to a National amateur title, barely talking a shot in anger as he outboxed his smaller opponent. His footwork was much too good for the Georgian veteran and he refused to get drawn in when Nazaryan began taunting him and beckoning him in to stand and fight.
Dykes tired but has an interesting style and is a big character. He won every round and earned a 40-36 decision.
