David Benavidez is flying to a small nozzle today to be trimmed at the call of Turki Alalshikh to attend Saturday’s rematch between Arthur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in their undisputed conflict in the light heavyweight category in Riyadh. Benavidez could fight the winner of the competition.
Fans are eager to see Benavidez (30-0, 24 ko) the next opponent of Beterbiev-Bivil 2 winner, as he proved himself as deserving of a shot after winning the WBA ‘regular’ 175 lb champion David Morrell in their exciting competition earlier this month 1 .
Visit in Riyadh
Turks will decide if Benavidez is next. If a buffalo wins Beterbiev on Saturday, he allegedly wants a immediate match between the trilogy. People want to see some new blood get a chance for the winner, not the third straight fight between the two.
Benavidez recorded many heavy shots from Cuban Morrel, giving the face look a much older person. After the fight he looked like he was Wearing a mask for a Halloween. Those hard shots of Morrell made the number on Benavidz’s face.
If he fights Beterbiev, he cannot allow him to land similar strong blows without collapsing. Morrell lowered Benavidez at the 11th round and beat the stuffing from it as the competition finished in 12th place.
Former trainer Abel Sanchez does not believe Benavidez is ready for a buffalo or Beterbiev. He feels that these two fighters are too “spicy” for him in 175.
“I honestly think these two guys are [Beterbiev and Bivol] are heads and shoulders above these two guys [David Benavidez and David Morrell]. Bivol and Beterbiev are 175 pounds. Bivol is a much more technical sound fighter than Benavidez, hits a little stronger than Benavidez and is a little stronger than Benavidez. Morrell has few ways, “said former coach Abel Sanchez HUB TV fights.
Benavidez deserves the opportunity to try at least the winner of the rematch on Saturday night between Arthur Beterbiev and Bivol. It will be much more exciting to fight Benavidez with any of these guys. It’s fun to watch because he’s quarreling and he’s ready to make shots to give it.
“The monster, the right monster, Beterbiev, if he is able to stay busy. Now he gets a little later. If he is able to stay busy with a high exit of blows, he easily fits them for his strength and strength. What will be harmful to him is that he will not Being as easy as it used to be because it became older, and maybe a little more certified.
“In the fight for a buffalo, I thought he had preserved too much [last October]. Maybe in this one [on Saturday]won’t. In this struggle we will see a better buffalo and Beterbieva, but I think Benavidez or Morrell are not ready for the two. He couldn’t hurt Morrell. How will these two guys hurt [Beterbiev and Bivol]. The other guys are a little more experienced and in their empire with 175.
“He [Benavidez] He would not have done what Birol did to Morrell, “Sanchez said.
David Benadvidez flew to Riyadh today after accepting the invitation of Turki Alalshikh to be a ring for Arthur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. pic.twitter.com/sa2qtsomz
– Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) 21. February 2025
Last time updated 21.02.2025
