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 Bill "Two Scoops" Emes
Undefeated heavyweight puncher Deontay Wilder (31-0, 31KOs) is so confident that he can defeat both Chris Arreola and Bermane Stiverne, that he's even willing to face them both on the same night or in a tag team situation. Wilder came to Bayamon on Saturday night and stopped Malik Scott in the first round of a WBC semi-eliminator.
Wilder is in line for the winner of the Stiverne-Arreola rematch, taking place in May, as both fighters will battle for the vacant WBC heavyweight crown.
"Any man has a fighting chance. Arreola has been quiet lately. I think he's in camp and stuff. I look forward to a more competitive fight. I really do believe that he's going to bring a little bit more because this time there is more risk, more on the line. They are fighting for the WBC heavyweight belt of the world and it gets no better than that. Every heavyweight wants to put their name on that history belt. I think that's why he's been so quiet and he's been in camp this time," Wilder told BoxingScene.com.
"As far as the winner, I have no idea. I will be there. People will have to tune in. I will be there front and center to let them know this is who they have to face. Both work for me. Like I said, I can take them both at the same time, on the same night, or they can tag team me. Both styles work for me. Any man under 6'5 doesn't stand a chance against me."
