Benavidez announced a possible fight with Beterbiyev n
The American boxer said that the Russian team contacted him to organize the fight
American undefeated boxer, WBC light heavyweight belt holder David Benavidez reported a possible confrontation with 41-year-old Russian, former absolute world champion Arthur Beterbiev, acting under the Canadian flag.
“The Beterbiev team has contacted us. They are actively working on organizing our fight. We want to give him what he wants. You know, I respect Beterbiev. He's about 45 years old, and he challenges me to fight. I have great respect for him, Benavidez told Ring Magazine.
Beterbiev has not been in the ring since February last year. Then he was defeated in revenge with compatriot Dmitry Bivol by the decision of the majority of judges and lost the title of absolute. In total, the assets of the Russian 21 wins and one defeat.
David Benavidez last fight in may of this year against Mexican Gilberto Ramirez and won by knockout in the sixth round. The American scored 32 wins and no defeats.
