Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez might fight soon. The WBC mandatory challenger Benavidez will get his shot at the undisputed light-heavyweight champion Bivol. This potential match-up has caught the attention of Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Bivol became the undisputed light-heavyweight champion in February when he beat Artur Beterbiev in their rematch. The victory solidified Bivol's status as the top dog in the 175-pound division. Fans will remember that Bivol handed Canelo a rare loss back in May 2022, joining Floyd Mayweather as the only fighters to defeat the Mexican star.
On the other side, Benavidez has been making waves. The undefeated sensation stepped up to 175 pounds and scored an impressive win over David Morrell last month. This victory earned him the WBC mandatory challenger spot.
Canelo has shared his thoughts on this potential clash. In August, he predicted that Bivol would come out on top. He said, "If we see Benavidez [from] the last fight, Bivol would win."
Canelo wasn't too impressed with Benavidez's recent performance against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, even though Benavidez won by unanimous decision. The Mexican star thinks Benavidez looked good at super-middleweight because he was big for the division, but believes he'll "do nothing" at light-heavyweight.
Many fans see the potential Bivol-Benavidez fight as a 50-50 matchup. It's a clash between two of the best 175-pound fighters on the planet. Some folks thought Bivol might have a trilogy with Beterbiev next, but it looks like Benavidez will get his shot first.
Canelo will surely be watching closely. He's got history with Bivol and has been linked to a fight with Benavidez for years, though he hasn't seemed keen on the idea. As the talks for this light-heavyweight showdown continue, the boxing world waits in anticipation.
