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 thereâs 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 Davidâs plans across multiple divisions. And with a potential Jai Opetaia showdown also building after the pair came face-to-face following Opetaiaâs latest victory, Benavidez has some massive options ahead.
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LAS VEGAS – The World Boxing Association’s Executive Board recently ruled in favor of two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs), regarding a dispute about the Universum-announced October 28th date for the WBA elimination fight between Ruiz and No. 2 rated challenger Russlan “White Tyson” Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs), to determine the organization’s official No. 1 heavyweight contender.
Ruiz, rated No. 1 by the WBA, objected to the Oct. 28 date because it violated the WBA rule requiring a minimum of 45 days from the date of the purse bid before the fight may be held. The WBA clarified the interpretation of its rule and informed Team Ruiz and Universum that, in order to waive the 45-day minimum, both fighters have to agree. Universum, winner of the September 21 purse bid, last week erroneously announced at a press conference that the Ruiz-Chagaev elimination bout would be Oct. 28 in
Germany.
Ruiz-Chagaev will not be held Oct. 28 unless a compromise is reached with Ruiz.
