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David Benavidez discusses possible cruiserweight bout with Artur Beterbiev

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

David Benavidez discusses possible cruiserweight bout with Artur Beterbiev
Summary

David Benavidez expressed interest in facing Artur Beterbiev at cruiserweight, affirming that Beterbiev has reached out to his team. Benavidez mentioned targeting other top fighters, including Jai Opetaia and Dmitry Bivol, as he looks to expand his legacy. He stated that a fight against Beterbiev would be exciting for fans, noting the potential challenge of battling Bivol. Benavidez aims for a showdown with Opetaia on Cinco de Mayo weekend.

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  • •Benavidez is targeting fights against top cruiserweights and heavyweights.
  • •He aims to fight Jai Opetaia on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
  • •Beterbiev has shown interest in a matchup with Benavidez.
  • •Benavidez ranks Bivol as his toughest potential opponent.
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  • 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That’s a great fight for the public’: David Benavidez says Artur Beterbiev actively seeking cruiserweight showdown
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David Benavidez calls out all the top names around his weight class.

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