October 10, 2026 - David Benavidez plans to compete in two cruiserweight bouts against Jai Opetaia and potentially Artur Beterbiev before moving up further. He is also open to facing Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in the heavyweight division.
October 2, 2026 - Kyrone Davis believes that David Benavidez would defeat Jai Opetaia, noting that Benavidez appears to be growing larger and preparing to move up to the heavyweight division. He also observed that Benavidez made Opetaia look small during their recent face-off in the ring.
September 30, 2026 - Tyson Fury claims he is willing to fight anyone on earth, but said that David Benavidez is a much tougher opponent than Anthony Joshua. He predicts that Benavidez would decisively defeat Joshua by a knockout within roughly three rounds.
September 28, 2026 - Tyson Fury acknowledges that discussions are underway to find a replacement opponent for a potential bout, noting that big names like David Benavidez are being considered. While he views a fight against Benavidez as an incredible matchup that would be significantly harder than fighting Joshua,
October 10, 2026 - David Benavidez plans to compete in two cruiserweight bouts against Jai Opetaia and potentially Artur Beterbiev before moving up further. He is also open to facing Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in the heavyweight division.
October 2, 2026 - Kyrone Davis believes that David Benavidez would defeat Jai Opetaia, noting that Benavidez appears to be growing larger and preparing to move up to the heavyweight division. He also observed that Benavidez made Opetaia look small during their recent face-off in the ring.
September 30, 2026 - Tyson Fury claims he is willing to fight anyone on earth, but said that David Benavidez is a much tougher opponent than Anthony Joshua. He predicts that Benavidez would decisively defeat Joshua by a knockout within roughly three rounds.
September 28, 2026 - Tyson Fury acknowledges that discussions are underway to find a replacement opponent for a potential bout, noting that big names like David Benavidez are being considered. While he views a fight against Benavidez as an incredible matchup that would be significantly harder than fighting Joshua,
September 19, 2026 - David Benavidez says he feels great at cruiserweight and does not need to lose weight. He wants to remain cruiserweight champion for a long time, but would accept a fight against Oleksandr Usyk if the opportunity arises.
September 18, 2026 - Jose Benavidez Sr. outlines an ambitious future fighting roadmap for David Benavidez, targeting a WBC world champion by December before pursuing Jai Opetaia. Afterward, they hope to drop down in weight to face Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol, followed by potential bouts against Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk.
