DAVID BENAVIDEZ RETURNS DECEMBER 14: WILL HE FACE BETERBIEV OR BIVOL IN 2025
David Benavidez will make his highly anticipated return to the ring on December 14th in a bout streamed on Amazon Prime Video PPV. The opponent for Benavidez is yet to be determined, but this fight is seen as crucial preparation for his potential shot at the undisputed light-heavyweight title in 2025.
Sampson Lewkowicz, Benavidez's promoter, has made it clear that the December fight is meant to prepare Benavidez for the winner of the October 12th showdown between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Lewkowicz is confident that Benavidez, currently the WBC interim light heavyweight champion, can handle either opponent, regardless of who emerges victorious. However, there’s pressure on Benavidez to prove himself, especially after a lackluster performance in his June 15th debut at 175 lbs against Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
The venue for the December 14th fight is still up in the air, with the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles being the frontrunner, though Las Vegas remains a strong possibility. Benavidez’s camp knows he must face a formidable opponent if he wants fans to believe he deserves a title shot after just two fights at 175 lbs.
Many are calling for Benavidez to face the newly crowned WBA ‘regular’ light heavyweight champion David Morrell. A match with Morrell would be a true test of Benavidez’s readiness, especially after Morrell’s impressive win over Radivoje Kalajdzic on August 3rd. However, taking on Morrell would be a gamble that could jeopardize Benavidez's potential payday against the Beterbiev-Bivol winner.
Whether or not Benavidez chooses the challenging path remains to be seen, but December 14th is shaping up to be a defining moment in his career.
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