Benavidez: "I will knock out Davis and then face Canelo or Charlo"

“I will be the one to win and overthrow Canelo,” said David Benavidez (24-0, 21 KOs), former two-time super middleweight champion who faces a tough contender this coming Saturday in the face of Kyrone Davis (16-2-1, 6 KOs).

“The fight between Canelo and Plant went exactly as expected. Only someone who can hit hard will be able to resist him. Good protection is not enough. I still believe that Alvarez has flaws, and I can take advantage of them. Besides, I can definitely hurt him, ”added the ex-champion, who lost his WBC belt first due to doping, and then due to overweight at the weigh-in.

“I was preparing for Uskategi, but I take Davis very seriously. I had a really strong training camp and I take all opponents seriously. Moreover, Tyrone recently drew a duel with Anthony Dirrell. Victory over me is a great chance for him. Great battles are looming on the horizon, but first I have to overcome the nearest obstacle. Saul Alvarez cares very much about what others have to say, and as they talk more and more about me, I'm sure we will end up fighting. In my opinion, I remain the last real test for him in this weight limit. I can also face Jermall Charlo if the best of the two of us fights Canelo after that, ”added Benavidez.

“I want to be the first to knock out Davis. Perhaps Uskategi would have been a tougher opponent, but Davis will not be easy either. The fans will come to see the knockout, so I'll be looking for it from the beginning. When the enemy feels my pressure and strength, he will understand that he has never seen anything like it before. I will draw energy from the jubilant fans. I intend to declare myself with this fight,” concluded the 25-year-old puncher from Phoenix, who will perform in front of the fans at the Funprint Center tomorrow.