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Canelo Alvarez has explained why he has been so reluctant to fight David Benavidez. Canelo is preparing to fight William Scull in May for the chance to become undisputed at 168 pounds for the second time.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Eddie Hearn Slams WBC’s ‘Bizarre’ Pressure on Bivol to Fight Benavidez

Promoter Eddie Hearn has raised concerns over the WBC's move to mandate a fight between Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) and David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs), questioning the timing.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 10

David Benavidez was dropped in closest bout of his career earlier this year

David Benavidez has been knocked down just twice in his career with the latest coming in his most recent fight. David Benavidez holds a perfect undefeated record of 30-0, with 24 wins coming by way of knockout.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 9

David Benavidez narrowly escaped his first loss in 2017 world title fight where he suffered knockdown

David Benavidez is quickly becoming one of the biggest stars in boxing as the undefeated fighter has shown elite talent. Recently promoted to become the WBC World Light Heavyweight champion, Benavidez has a perfect 30-0 record.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 9

David Benavidez Reacts To Being New WBC Champion

After the announcement of Bivol vacating the WBC title to make Benavidez the new Title holder, Benavidez went to social media to express how he felt about this development.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 8

David Benavidez Crowned WBC Light Heavyweight Champion After Bivol Vacated Title

Dmitry Bivol vacated the WBC light-heavyweight world championship, and as a result, David Benavidez was fully elevated by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 8

David Benavidez Promoter Reacts to Dmitry Bivol Vacating WBC Title

On April 7, Dmitry Bivol’s status as undisputed light heavyweight champion was over with his team notifying the WBC that he had decided to vacate that belt and was withdrawing from the scheduled purse bids for an intriguing mandatory defence against interim champion David Benavidez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / April 8

Benavidez Becomes WBC Champ After Bivol Vacates

David Benavidez is the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion following Dmitry Bivol’s decision to vacate the title. Benavidez secured himself a shot at the world title when he defeated David Morrell Jr.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / March 28

Canelo Slams Benavidez’s Career – ‘He Thinks He’s Superman’

Canelo Alvarez mocked David Benavidez’s achievements after he was asked whether he would face him. Canelo is currently preparing to face William Scull in May in an undisputed super middleweight clash.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / March 18

Ronnie Shields Reveals How David Morrell Potentially Prepared David Benavidez to Face Dmitry Bivol

David Morrell (11-1, 9 KOs) might have had a hand in preparing David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) for potentially facing Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs). There have been talks about Benavidez facing Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight title, provided he is still in possession of the belts after a likely trilogy rematch against Artur Beterbiev.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 10

Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez: Negotiation Truth Revealed

Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez has been rumoured, with reports suggesting a fight is close to being finalized. However, Dan Rafael of Fight Freaks Unite has clarified the negotiation status via his X account.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 28

WBC Demands Dmitry Bivol Vs. David Benavidez Next

The WBC has come out and said that Dmitry Bivol must face David Benavidez in his next fight. Benavidez became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion after defeating Artur Beterbiev in their rematch via a majority decision. That set up the narrative for a third fight to decide the best light heavyweight of this era.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 26

Bivol’s Promoter Wants Canelo Over Benavidez

Dmitry Bivol’s promoter, Frank Smith, wants to make the fight with Canelo Alvarez over David Benavidez. Bivol became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion after having defeated Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision in the rematch.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 14

David Benavidez Eyeing Light Heavyweight Elites

David Benavidez was able to defend his secondary WBC light heavyweight championship against David Morrell. With Canelo and Terence Crawford setting their sights for each other in September.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 14

Potential next face of boxing awaits superfight winner

Potential next face of boxing awaits the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol superfight winner

As the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol approaches on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — on what some are calling the greatest boxing card of all time — one fighter watches with keen interest.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 2

Sunday Convo: David Benavidez Hosts ‘Monster’s Ball’

On Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, WBA regular & interim WBC light heavyweight champion David “The Monster” Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) put together a star-making performance as he hosted a “Monster’s Ball” for all to witness.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / February 2

David Benavidez Triumphs Over Light Heavyweight Rival

David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) had the last laugh over David Morrell Jr. (11-1, 9 KOs), winning a unanimous decision in their light heavyweight clash. Scores for the fight were 118-108 and 115-111 (x2).

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 30

The Last Three Opponents of David Benavidez

On Saturday, February 1 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) and David Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) will meet in a light heavyweight main event bout on a Premier Boxing Champions card, with The event available to buy through Prime Video PPV and PPV.com.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 2

David Benavidez Hints at Blockbuster Fight in New Division

Dan Rafael recently revealed on a Big Fight Weekend podcast that David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) and David Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) will meet for the WBC interim light heavyweight title on Feb 1 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 21

PBC Hosts A Press Conference for David Benavidez vs David Morrell

On Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, CA, Premier Boxing Champions hosted a press conference for their first event in 2025, headlined by a light heavyweight interim title unification between David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 18

David Benavidez vs. David Morrell: A Battle for Supremacy

The much-anticipated fight between David Benavidez and David Morrell will happen on February 1 at T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. This is a light-heavyweight championship fight that sees two fighters who do not have a single loss in their careers fight in that part of their prime that shows them what they can be.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 13

David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Penciled In For February 1

The long-awaited battle of the Davids looks to take place in early 2025. Sources close to the situation have told FightsATW that the light heavyweight fight between interim WBC champion David Benavidez and interim WBA champion David Morrell will take place on February 1 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.