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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DOVER, Del. — Tickets are now on sale for the NABA Junior Welterweight Championship title bout on Friday, Feb. 25 in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Ticket prices range from a special “working man’s rate” of $30 to prime ringside seats at $125. Tickets are available now through VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or www.doverdowns.com/entertainment/boxing-friday-night-fights .
For the belt, Michael “No Joke” Stewart, 46(24)-7-2 of New Castle, Del., opposes David “El Torrito” Torres, 21(13)-2-1 of Othello, Wash. The winner of this fight will be ranked among the Top Ten in the world. The undercard begins at 7:30 p.m. with seven bouts.
Matchmaker Nick Tiberi has put together another full undercard featuring East Coast favorites including heavyweight Amir “Hardcore” Mansour of Wilmington, Del., a southpaw on the fast track to a world ranking with a faultless record of 11(8)-0. Also on the road to championship status with a record of 15(7)-1 is middleweight “Mighty” Mike Tiberi of Smyrna, Del.
Super middleweight Scott “Cujo” Sigmon of Bedford, Va., will make his first appearance in the Rollins Center arena with a solid record of 13(5)-2. “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey of Brooklyn, N.Y., is undefeated with four bouts under her professional belt as a super bantamweight. Jeffrey is a three-time Golden Glove Champion.
Known as “The Bull,” light heavyweight Anthony “Caputo” Smith of Kennett Square, Pa., earned his nickname with a heavy hand and clean 8-0 record. “Rockin” Ryan Belasco of Wilmington, Del., 14(3)-4-3, continues to advance with focused determination and steady, serious training. Crowd pleaser Dan “Bada-Bing” Biddle of Hockessin, Del., 5(4)-1, punches his way through the rounds with a quiet confidence that sneaks up on opponents.
The first bout will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Will call will be open from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
