David Benavidez

Former champions warn David Benavidez not to ‘risk’ cruiserweight

Three retired world champions believe that David Benavidez should resist the temptation to move up to cruiserweight.

Kevin Montano’s loss rings a bell—and David Benavidez answers it

Lightweight Kevin Montano suffered the first loss of his career on November 16, but the real surprise came after the fight: a phone call from light heavyweight star David Benavidez, offering encouragement and advice.

David Benavidez could move to cruiserweight for Zurdo Ramirez, says father-trainer

Jose Benavidez Snr, the father and trainer of David Benavidez, says his son has plans of campaigning at cruiserweight in the near future.

David Benavidez says David Morrell Jnr can help him separate himself from the rest of the pack

As David Benavidez sees it, a fight with the dangerous David Morrell Jnr can set him apart from other fighters and help put him on course to build a lasting boxing legacy.

No ducking here: David Benavidez-David Morrell a boost to boxing 'mindset'

There’s many turns the brewing rivalry between unbeaten light-heavyweights David Benavidez and David Morrell might take from its February 1 inception at T-Mobile Arena.

Diatribes between Davids: Benavidez promises to break Morrell's face

David Benavidez and David Morrell engaged in a war of words at the press conference for their February 1 fight.

Promoter: Unified interim status fast-tracks David Benavidez-David Morrell winner's title shot

Sampson Lewkowicz has turned his focus from a Canelo bout for his fighter, David Benavidez, to a shot at Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol.

Could the David Benavidez-David Morrell winner get Canelo next?

The winner of the David Benavidez-David Morrell showdown fighting Canelo next would thrill the fans, but perhaps not Canelo himself.

Brandon Figueroa-Stephen Fulton II, more added to David Benavidez-David Morrell bill

The light heavyweight clash between David Benavidez and David Morrell will also feature a rematch between featherweight titleholder Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, and the return of Isaac Cruz.

David Benavidez-David Morrell pegged for February 1 at T-Mobile Arena

The moving target of David Benavidez’s next fight has seemingly finally settled into sight, with an official connected to his showdown with fellow unbeaten light-heavyweight David Morrell telling BoxingScene Wednesday that the bout will occur Februar...

The 10 scariest fighters in boxing today

The season in focus here is for once not Riyadh Season. It is instead spooky season, or Allhallowtide, and there can be no better of way to celebrate it than by taking a look at the 10 scariest fighters currently competing in boxing

Gervonta Davis shifting off December 14 date could lead to another David Benavidez doubleheader

Two individuals connected to the business of Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ WBA lightweight title defense against junior lightweight champion Lamont Roach Jnr have confirmed to BoxingScene that plans for a Dec. 14 bout in Houston are being reworked.

WBC’s new No. 1 contenders: Dmitry Bivol, Juan Francisco Estrada and more

The WBC’s latest ratings update – released October 18 – includes the installation of five new No. 1 contenders.

‘Everyone will be on their feet for David Benavidez-David Morrell’

Trainer Robert Garcia has described a possible David Benavidez versus David Morrell as one of the best fights to expect next year.

Austin Trout favors 'Canelo' Alvarez to beat David Benavidez – but not Dmitry Bivol