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 Lem Satterfield
In what is going to be the end of 17-month layoff, Antonio Tarver is moving forward with a planned return to the sport of boxing on October 15, but this time as a heavyweight. Tarver was last seen in May of 2009, at light heavyweight, losing a twelve round decision to Chad Dawson. Tarver turns 42-years-old in November.
Tarver's first heavyweight opponent is likely the rugged Nagy Aguilera, 24-years-old. Aguilera upset Oleg Maskaev with a first round TKO in December 2009. Tarver has big dreams of working the heavyweight ladder until he reaches one of the heavyweight champions, like David Haye and the Klitschko brothers.
"I'm going to put on some muscle and the champ is going heavyweight," said Tarver. "So, to the Klitschkos and to David Haye, be on the look out, because I'm coming."
Lem Satterfield is the boxing editor at AOL FanHouse and the news editor at BoxingScene.com. To read more from Lem Satterfield, go to AOL FanHouse by Clicking Here.
