Benavidez Calls Out Canelo and Bivol After Ramirez Win

Dmitriy Kel May 3, 2026, 4:11 a.m.

David Benavidez is not interested in waiting around, and after a convincing win over Gilberto Ramirez, he openly named the opponents he wants next.

Fresh off adding the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles to his resume while also holding the WBC belt at light heavyweight, David Benavidez made it clear he is ready for the biggest names available.

The American star said he wants a fight with either Saul "Canelo" Alvarez or Dmitry Bivol.

“I saw Canelo in the building. Do you guys want to see Canelo against David Benavidez? Enough has already been said. Enough talking. That means we can’t leave this fight on the table. I respect Canelo, he’s a great champion, but I’m a great champion too. Let’s make it happen.

Bivol is my top priority and number one on the list. He’s a great fighter and a real champion. I just want to test myself in every fight against the best,” Benavidez said.

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