David Benavidez furthered his declare as probably the greatest fighters on this planet earlier this month and is already in search of one other combat to reinforce his legacy.
Benavidez turned a three-division world champion when he dominated and stopped Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez to say the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titles in a efficiency of the yr candidate.
‘The Mexican Monster’ now has loads of choices, with a drop again right down to light-heavyweight for an undisputed conflict with Dmitry Bivol prime of his record. The 29-year-old has additionally not dominated out combating once more at cruiserweight, whereas additionally teasing a heavyweight transfer sooner or later.
If he does stay at 200lbs, Zuffa Boxing’s Jai Opetaia is by far probably the most intriguing choice. The 2-time IBF world champion is broadly thought-about the division’s prime canine.
Regardless of Opetaia’s requires the combat to occur, his crew have now been accused of being not so forthcoming. Talking with MillCity Boxing, Jose Benavidez Sr – father and coach to David – revealed that his calls usually are not being returned.
“Opetaia is speaking all of this s**t, I’mma come again [to it]. I’m gonna provide you with somewhat secret. Keep in mind what I’m telling you proper now, I’ve acquired proof. I’ve been speaking to his supervisor, I’ve been attempting to speak to ‘em. They don’t seem to be responding, they aren’t responding to the telephone calls.
“I despatched Opetaia [a message saying], ‘Pay attention I do know that you simply wish to combat, assist me out, get me to your supervisor. Let’s speak about this combat, he has my quantity, inform him to name me. Let’s make it occur.’
“The factor is, generally, these fighters wish to combat however their managers and the crew is aware of that he’s not prepared for David – that’s the reason they aren’t reaching out.”
Opetaia has additionally been linked to a shot at WBC cruiserweight world champion Noel Mikaelian, steadfast in his purpose to develop into undisputed regardless of lately being stripped of the IBF belt as a result of problems together with his first Zuffa bout.
