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 Rick Reeno
BoxingScene.com was advised by several strong sources that promotional company "The Empire" will no longer involve itself in the boxing business. "The Empire" will continue to operate with a big focus on the music industry. I've been told Empire President, Greg Cohen, is no longer with the company. "The Empire" and Cohen parted ways, based on sources with knowledge of the situation.
A number of fighters under contract with Empire have already been released, and several others are having their releases finalized in the next couple of days. The most marquee name under their promotional banner is WBA "regular" 154-pound champion Austin Trout. From what I've been told, Cohen is planning to start his own promotional company, and trying to retain the contract of Trout.
