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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Cruiserweight Tristan Kalkreuth defeated Anthony Halloway via unanimous decision in the co-feature of a Thursday card at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.
Kalkreuth was the only winner on the DAZN-broadcast undercard to go the distance, with all three judges scoring the bout 99-91 in his favor.
Kalkreuth (14-1, 10 KOs), 22, originally from Texas, landed a pivotal right hand in the third round, prompting Halloway (7-7-3, 7 KOs), 30, of Peoria, Illinois, to adjust and fight back aggressively on the inside. Despite efforts from coach Brian “BoMac” McIntyre to motivate him to secure a stoppage, Kalkreuth failed to maintain his output as the bout progressed, allowing Halloway to finish on his feet.
Junior welterweight Grant Flores (5-0, 4 KOs), 19, from Thermal, California, stopped Josias Gonzalez (2-3-1) of Whittier, California, in the third round. Flores capitalized on Gonzalez's willingness to trade punches, delivering impactful blows that forced the referee to halt the fight at 2:34. Gonzalez had fought Sasha Tudor to a draw in February.
Junior lightweight Leonardo Sanchez (7-0, 6 KOs), 21, known as “Bazooka,” showcased his power by defeating 35-year-old Jenel Lausa (11-4-1, 7 KOs) of the Philippines in the fourth round. Sanchez, from Cathedral City, California, scored two knockdowns in the third, followed by a decisive left hook in the fourth, leading to a stoppage at 1:08.
In the opening bout, junior welterweight Cayden Griffiths (1-0, 1 KO), 18, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, made a successful professional debut by stopping Juan Bautista Romero (0-2), 22, from Mexico, in two rounds. Griffiths landed effective left hooks to the body, causing a delayed reaction from Romero and prompting the referee to call off the fight at 0:43 of the second round.
