Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Saul Alvarez, the absolute champion of the world in the super middleweight division, shared his opinion about the undefeated David Benavides. Canelo noted that he doesn't consider David a monster and compared him to Gennadiy Golovkin.

"Is Benavides a monster? No, he's just like Golovkin. I've fought every style imaginable," Fight Hub TV quoted Alvarez as saying.

Already on May 4, Saul Alvarez will have a fight with his compatriot, unbeaten Jaime Munguia. Their confrontation will headline an evening of boxing that will take place in Las Vegas.

As for David Benavides, he will meet Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the ring on June 16. At stake in this confrontation will be the title of interim world champion in the light-heavyweight version of the WBC.

Undefeated American boxer David Benavides (28-0, 24 KOs) has spoken out about his upcoming fight with Ukrainian veteran Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs).

"After the fight with Oleksandr Gvozdyk, a win will make me the number one contender for the winner of the Bivol vs. Beterbiev fight - that's what I'm aiming for.

Right now we are 100% focused on Alexander, he is a great boxer. We are not losing sight of him. We'll take care of him first and then we'll move on to the next opponent," Benavides told Boxing News 24/7.

Recall, Benavides and Gvozdik will fight on June 15 in Las Vegas, USA. At stake will be the temporary WBC light-heavyweight title.

Former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk believes that if Tyson Fury once again disrupts the fight with Oleksandr Usyk for all heavyweight titles, the Ukrainian should fight another opponent.

"Honestly, I don't want to make anything up. I just hope that this fight will eventually take place and not go anywhere again. I think they've marinated it for sure enough already. If it was done for that purpose, there's enough to keep it from getting too salty. That's exactly the point where I think it should already be happening, if that's the reason.

And if Fury does it for the reason that he feels that he is not ready, well, then let him really, as Usik says, leave the title, and Sanya will box with some Hrgovic or Parker. Somehow," said Gvozdik in an interview with the YouTube channel "Victor Yalymov Boxing Studio".

Recall that the fight Usik vs. Fury will be held on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

The other day David Benavides, who knows no defeats, got into a scandalous situation - he appeared on video in a drunken state. Today his rival, Ukrainian Alexander Gvozdik reacted to this incident.

"I expect to see the best version of Benavides in the ring. Yes, I saw him drunk on TV. But the fight is still two months away, he probably hasn't even started training camp. If David has time to have fun and relax, why not? Sometimes people have a drink, it's not forbidden. It's his own business. I don't care. If he drinks and doesn't train, fine. It's easier for me," said Gvozdik in an interview with Boxing Scene.

Recall, the fight Gvozdik-Benavides will be held on June 22. At stake will be the title of interim world champion in the light heavyweight division of the WBC.

Former world light-heavyweight champion Alexander Gvozdik expressed confidence that WBC, WBO and IBF belt holder Artur Beterbiev will beat WBA titleholder Dmitry Bivol.

Yesterday, April 15, it was officially confirmed that the boxers will meet on June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

"I would bet on Beterbiev. It's a great fight. I haven't sparred with Bivol, so I don't know how he will handle Beterbiev's power. Bivol definitely has great footwork, but Beterbiev is great at cutting angles. I think he'll be able to pin Bivol against the ropes.

If you watch the Bivol vs. Alvarez fight, Canelo never had a problem pinning him against the ropes. The problem for Bivol is that Beterbiev's power is on another level. With all due respect to Alvarez's boxing skills, he's not as strong as Beterbiev. That's where I think Bivol will have trouble, unless he can use his footwork to disrupt his rhythm. I just think Beterbiev will be too strong. It's a 50-50 fight, but if I was betting money, I'd bet on Beterbiev," Boxing Scene quoted the Ukrainian as saying.