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.
Team Sauerland head coach Ulli Wegner today received the German Federal Cross of Merit. The 68-year-old, who has been voted German coach of the year seven straight times, was honoured for his career accomplishments. He has led the likes of Marco Huck, Sven Ottke, Markus Beyer and Cecilia Braekhus to world titles and also guided ex-champion Arthur Abraham to international stardom. “This is a great honour,” Wegner said. “It really means a lot to me. Without my team and of course my athletes, this would have never been possible. I am deeply touched.”
Wegner is not the only member of Team Sauerland that has been awarded a prize this week. The European Boxing Union (EBU) honoured the Berlin-based boxing stable with the “2009 Promoter of the Year Award”, which will be officially presented at the EBU´s next General Assembly in Madrid on June 12. On the same weekend, Wilfried Sauerland will officially be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York during the annual Hall of Fame celebrations.
Three days ahead of his IBF Cruiserweight Title fight against Troy Ross, Steve “USS” Cunningham today arrived in the East German city of Neubrandenburg. The first face-to-face meeting with his opponent is scheduled for tomorrow at the official press conference. “I am in great shape and ready to win back my former title,” Cunningham said.
In the main fight of the night, IBF Middleweight Champion Sebastian Sylvester will defend his title against mandatory challenger Roman Karmazin.
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