David Benavidez
3 stories covering David Benavidez — news, results and analysis.
Boxing
Opetaia vs Mikaelian Lands on Garcia-Benn Card — If Don King Allows It
Unbeaten cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (30-0, 23 KO) meets Noel Mikaelian on September 12, but a Don King lawsuit could blow the whole thing up.
Aug 4, 2026
Boxing
Benavidez Eyes Mikaelian in November as Cruiserweight Plans Firm Up
Fresh off stopping Gilberto Ramírez in six, the unbeaten 32-0 'Mexican Monster' is closing in on a WBC title unification against Noel Mikaelian.
Jul 29, 2026
Boxing
Canelo Reveals Why the Benavidez Fight Never Happened at 168
Álvarez says the window closed because Benavidez, 32-0 with 26 KOs, wasn't a champion during his undisputed run. Now they're two divisions apart.
Jul 29, 2026