
‘Making my own path’: David Benavidez not focused on Canelo, building his own name
David Benavidez is forging his own path, facing Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez this weekend for a cruiserweight title, rather than chasing an elusive Canelo Alvarez bout. The undefeated American told ESPN he’s focused on building his own legacy, with ambitions to return to light heavyweight and challenge Dmitry Bivol next. This pivotal fight marks a new chapter for Benavidez, determined to prove himself as a standalone star.
As David Benavidez challenges Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez this weekend in a cruiserweight title fight, he talks to ESPN about his career plans, not having been able to secure a fight against Canelo, and his plans to return to light heavyweight to seek out a fight against Dmitry Bivol. “I definitely feel like with [Canelo] not […]
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