David Benavidez is at a crossroads in his career, with the decision to go after a world championship title in either the 168-pound or 175-pound weight class. If he chooses to compete in the lower weight category, he may come face to face with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, who is currently reigning Super Middleweight champion. However, if Benavidez decides to stay in the light heavyweight division, he may have to contend with Dmitry Bivol, who holds the IBO and WBA titles and could face Artur Beterbiev in a unification bout.
Recently, Benavidez was seen expressing his disappointment while watching Canelo Alvarez celebrate his victory. In response to Canelo’s claim of being the best fighter in the world, Benavidez challenged him to prove it by facing him as the WBC mandatory challenger. After Canelo’s triumph over Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Benavidez sent a message to Alvarez, urging him to accept the challenge and silence him in the ring.
Despite the potential showdown with Canelo, Benavidez is also considering his options in the light heavyweight division. The winner of this fight would become the undisputed champion of the division, with Benavidez positioned as the challenger if he decides to remain in the 175-pound weight class. Regardless of which path he chooses to pursue in his career, Benavidez is ready to continue showcasing his skills and proving why he is known as “The Mexican Monster.”
