Comments Thread For: Bringing down David Benavidez is ?easier said than done?

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David Benavidez shows Anthony Yarde - and all watching - that beating him will not come easy, writes Elliot Worsell
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It stinks that Bivol or Beterbiev likely aren't next for Benavidez. I suspect he heard from Turki that the trilogy is next for those two. So, the way I see it, in going up to face Zurdo, Benavidez and team look to accomplish two main things, in order:
1. Take over the Mexican holidays Canelo has dominated
2. Get belts in yet another division vs just defending the 175 lb belt he has.

I'd prefer David to defend at 175 because if he goes up to Cruiserweight I don't know if he'll be able to come back down and then we'll miss out on fights with Benavidez vs Bivol and Beterbiev. But, should David beat Zurdo - and with his speed, output, and stamina I think he will - a fight against Opetaia would be just as desirable.

[Sallywynder]

I seen enough to know Bivol and Beterbiev would both beat Benavidez.

[SouthpawRight]

It stinks that Bivol or Beterbiev likely aren't next for Benavidez. I suspect he heard from Turki that the trilogy is next for those two. So, the way I see it, in going up to face Zurdo, Benavidez and team look to accomplish two main things, in order:
1. Take over the Mexican holidays Canelo has dominated
2. Get belts in yet another division vs just defending the 175 lb belt he has.

I'd prefer David to defend at 175 because if he goes up to Cruiserweight I don't know if he'll be able to come back down and then we'll miss out on fights with Benavidez vs Bivol and Beterbiev. But, should David beat Zurdo - and with his speed, output, and stamina I think he will - a fight against Opetaia would be just as desirable.

Per Dave in the post fight presser his plan is Zurdo followed by Top Soviet Bivol

Fat Dave is doing a roundtrip to cruiser. The money fights are still at 175 Saul Top Soviet Bivol. I only see Fat Dave becoming a perma cruiser after he does a big money fight at 175 or if he eats his way out of 175

I seen enough to know Bivol and Beterbiev would both beat Benavidez.

the version of Buff Guy Artur that Fat Dave could fight would high wear and tear

I favor Prime Fat Dave over 42 year old Artur who would have 3 back to back losses to Top Soviet Bivol and taken a buncha high impact clean strikes

Fat Dave would get got by Top Soviet Bivol and Parker's Cousin Buff Guy Jai

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Per Dave in the post fight presser his plan is Zurdo followed by Top Soviet Bivol

Fat Dave is doing a roundtrip to cruiser. The money fights are still at 175 Saul Top Soviet Bivol. I only see Fat Dave becoming a perma cruiser after he does a big money fight at 175 or if he eats his way out of 175

the version of Buff Guy Artur that Fat Dave could fight would high wear and tear

I favor Prime Fat Dave over 42 year old Artur who would have 3 back to back losses to Top Soviet Bivol and taken a buncha high impact clean strikes

Fat Dave would get got by Top Soviet Bivol and Parker's Cousin Buff Guy Jai

Thanks for the intel. I didn't see or read anything about the post fight presser. If he's one and done (for now) at Cruiser, I expect he'll probably keep himself at about the same weight he is now and just not have to cut weight much.

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I seen enough to know Bivol and Beterbiev would both beat Benavidez.

What have you seen? I saw Benavidez destroy Yarde and come out with a clean, unmarked face whereas Beterbiev went life and death with Yarde (even behind on points) before he stopped him.

As for Bivol, I don't know right now who I'd favor in that one. Very much a 50/50 fight. Actually, I'm gonna slant it 55/45 in favor of Benavidez. I think his youth, volume, and determination put him over the edge.

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I seen enough to know Bivol and Beterbiev would both beat Benavidez.

Let’s not grant people imaginary victories.

Benavidez knocked Bivol down in sparring.

[SouthpawRight]

Thanks for the intel. I didn't see or read anything about the post fight presser. If he's one and done (for now) at Cruiser, I expect he'll probably keep himself at about the same weight he is now and just not have to cut weight much.

Let’s not grant people imaginary victories.

Benavidez knocked Bivol down in sparring.

that's false

the unreliable source was an old white guy with a barely functioning memory

first it was Top Soviet Bivol knocked down Fat Dave

then old man recanted saying it was the other way around

Fat Dave confirms here that neither were knocked down

they had multiple great sparring sessions and Fat Dave got the better of the last spar if you believe his story

[Brittney1229]

Zurdo is no walk in the park. He is big and has a motor. He won't back down and is going to set a fast pace. Dangerous fight for pepperoni *******! He should definitely stay away from Jai O!

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Per Dave in the post fight presser his plan is Zurdo followed by Top Soviet Bivol

Fat Dave is doing a roundtrip to cruiser. The money fights are still at 175 Saul Top Soviet Bivol. I only see Fat Dave becoming a perma cruiser after he does a big money fight at 175 or if he eats his way out of 175

the version of Buff Guy Artur that Fat Dave could fight would high wear and tear

I favor Prime Fat Dave over 42 year old Artur who would have 3 back to back losses to Top Soviet Bivol and taken a buncha high impact clean strikes

Fat Dave would get got by Top Soviet Bivol and Parker's Cousin Buff Guy Jai

yeah I dont really want to see beterbiev vs benavidez anymore at this point. Beterbiev is 40 now and it woudl be like next fall, what is the point, bena might win at this point but what does that even prove if he beats a 41 year old