David Benavidez delivered a really star-making efficiency in Las Vegas, changing into the primary man to cease Gilberto Ramirez and a three-weight world champion within the course of.
The soar from light-heavyweight to cruiserweight is a giant one, however ‘El Monstro’ managed to maintain his blistering hand pace and punishing strain when making it. Ramirez fought bravely, however his come-forward method solely served to play into the Benavidez’s arms, who scored knockdowns within the fourth and sixth to power a dramatic stoppage with Ramirez unable to see out of 1 eye.
Submit-fight, Cinco De Mayo’s new famous person wasted little time in calling out Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who had been ringside earlier within the night time to assist stablemate Jaime Munguia.
“No person can f**ok with me … I really feel good, man. I simply need to give followers what they need to see. I seen Canelo within the constructing. Let me simply ask the followers this: do you guys need to see Canelo versus David Benavidez? Sufficient mentioned. Which means we are able to’t go away this combat on the desk.
“I’ve respect for Canelo, he’s an excellent champion, however I’m an excellent champion, too. I don’t know [if it’s realistic], I’m champion at 200 and 175 – in the event that they need to come get it at 175, let’s get it at 175.”
Regardless of the fan encouragement, the one man who could make the combat occur, Alvarez, has dismissed the concept for years now. He returns to the ring this September at super-middleweight – a division Benavidez can now not realistically compete in as a consequence of his important good points in dimension.
Maybe understanding that the combat is unlikely, with Canelo’s coach Eddy Reynoso simply this week saying the possibility has handed, Benavidez then reiterated his need to drop again all the way down to light-heavyweight for an undisputed title combat with WBO, WBA and IBF champion Dmitry Bivol.
“Bivol is primary on my hit listing.”
It’s a way more believable combat, with the Russian name-checking Benavidez on his personal hit listing lately. It additionally occurs to be some of the intriguing match-ups within the sport, and would, after the Ramirez win, characteristic some of the thrilling fighters competing right now.
