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David Benavidez says world champion is avoiding him after feeling his power in sparring
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David Benavidez says world champion is avoiding him after feeling his power in sparring

April 27, 2026|about 3 hours ago| 1 min read|Source: Boxing News Online| 0 comments

David Benavidez has boldly claimed that a prominent WBC light-heavyweight champion, widely considered a top 10 pound-for-pound fighter, is actively avoiding a fight with him. Benavidez suggests this reluctance stems from their previous sparring sessions, where the champion allegedly felt his power firsthand. He believes multiple opportunities to make this significant bout happen have been overlooked.

believes one of the sport’s flagship champions is actively avoiding him, claiming there have been “multiple opportunities” to make the fight happen. The WBC light-heavyweight champion is widely considered to be a top 10 pound-for-pound operator, capable of significantly enhancing his legacy over the next few years. His immediate opportunity to do so will arrive […] The post David Benavidez says world champion is avoiding him after feeling his power in sparring appeared first on Boxing News.

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