Jose Benavidez Sr., the father of David Benavidez is optimistic that his son can get a match with Artur Beterbiev. The undisputed light-heavyweight champion has a big target on his back. David Benavidez may have the chance to display his prowess at global stage if he faces David Morrell next year.

With Artur Beterbiev claiming the undisputed light heavyweight championship with victory over Dmitry Bivol, unbeaten WBC interim champion David Benavidez officially stands as mandatory challenger, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed to BoxingScene Tuesday.

Promoter Bob Arum wants Artur Beterbiev to bypass his recently ordered IBF mandatory Michael Eifert to face Dmitry Bivol, Canelo Alvarez, or David Benavidez

Dmitry Bivol has opened up on what it was like to face Artur Beterbiev’s power, after the pair’s undisputed title fight on Saturday. Bivol lost a controversial decision to Beterbiev in Saudi Arabia, dropping the WBA light-heavyweight belt to the unified champion and suffering a first professional loss.

Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev edged out former WBA champion Dmitry Bivol via a controversial majority decision on Saturday. The post Canelo and David Benavidez Predicted to Beat Artur Beterbiev After Controversial Win Over Dmitry Bivol appeared first on EssentiallySports.

David Benavidez's father, Jose Benavidez Sr, says he wants undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev if they successfully defeat WBA 'regular'

Following his majority decision loss to Artur Beterbiev over the weekend, Dmitry Bivol sits down with Marcos Villegas of Fight Hub TV to discuss his thoughts on the fight and he breaks it down matter of factly while making comparisons to his experience with Canelo Alvarez.