David Benavidez prepares for title fight against Michal Cieslak in Arizona

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David Benavidez says that becoming undisputed champ at cruiserweight is “inevitable,” as he prepares to face Michal Cieslak with three title belts on the line on December 5 at home in Arizona. But Benavidez doesn’t want to limit the vision to just becoming an undisputed champion. He’s also looking to be seen as the world’s best boxer, bar none. “I got two belts in my first fight at cruiserweight and now I’m going for a third,” Benavidez said. “Me being undisputed is inevitable. I’m going to make my way to the top of the pound-for-pound list very soon. I will be number one.” Benavidez (32-0, 26 KO) dominated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on May 2 in Las Vegas, and will be trying to add the WBC belt currently held by Cieslak (28-2, 22 KO), who comes over from Poland as a heavy underdog. “The biggest challenge with Cieslak is that he’s coming into this fight defending his title for the first time,” Benavidez said. “Every fighter has that motivation after winning the title that you really don’t wanna let it go. He’s gonna come in strong, but I don’t run away from any competition.”