‘Making my own path’: David Benavidez not focused on Canelo, building his own name
David Benavidez is focused on building his own legacy by taking a cruiserweight title shot against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, rather than waiting for a fight with Canelo Alvarez. He believes that Canelo's reluctance to face him has increased his visibility, but he is determined to make his mark by competing against top champions across divisions. Benavidez views a potential fight with Dmitry Bivol as his biggest opportunity, while also expressing interest in facing Artur Beterbiev or Jai Opetaia.
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