Gvozdyk responded to the announcement of the fight with Benavidez

Alexander Gvozdyk, the former WBC world light heavyweight champion, responded to the news that his next fight will be against the undefeated David Benavidez.

“My coach came to me and told me about this fight, I thought it was amazing. That's why I returned to boxing to fight at the highest level. I want to become a champion again and have the opportunity to fight for all four belts. It's perfect. For me it couldn’t have been better. As far as I know, the fight will take place in June or July,” Gvozdyk said in an interview with BoxingScene.

Let us remind you that Gvozdyk and Benavidez will fight for the title of interim world light heavyweight champion according to the WBC version.