David Benavidez has options big ones. But for now, the undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion is staying disciplined in his pursuit of greatness at 175 pounds. Even with blockbuster fights at cruiserweight and heavyweight being floated, Benavidez is making it clear: legacy at light heavyweight comes first.
Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) is preparing for a massive showdown with Gilberto Ramirez in a Prime Video pay-per-view main event at T-Mobile Arena. A win would make him a champion in a third division and immediately open the door to even bigger opportunities.
One of those possibilities? A high-stakes clash with unbeaten IBF and Ring cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, a fight that would generate serious global interest if Benavidez remains at 200 pounds. But Benavidez isn’t looking past the task at hand. “I’m coming back to light heavyweight,” he emphasized. “I don’t want anybody to get it wrong.”
Robert LaMar is a Deputy Editor for Dice City Sports. You can follow him on X via @RobertLaMar26
