He World Boxing Council confirmed David Benavidez as mandatory challenger to four-time world champion from Mexico Saul Alvarez super middleweight during 61st Annual WBC Convention, which he chairs Mauricio Suleiman.
Suleiman himself announced the fight between Canelo and Benavidez, although the result of the fight between Benavidez and Benavidez Demetrius Andrade November 25 could spoil this star-studded battle.
David Benavidez looks COMPLETELY EQUIPPED for his fight with BooBoo Andrade! đź’Ş#benavidesandrade #boxing pic.twitter.com/cAZQ2UPdsM
— Fight Hub TV (@FightHubTV) November 9, 2023
This was stated by the WBC President.
Benavidez is scheduled to fight Andrade on the 25th; Canelo defended his belt in September; We will be watching the outcome of Benavidez, who is the mandatory challenger, he will face Andrade and after this fight, if he wins, he will be confirmed as the mandatory challenger, so we will be looking very closely at this fight.
Regarding the date of the fight, Suleiman assured that nothing has been determined yet, so everything indicates that it will be from May to September 2024.
Mauricio Suleiman.
Other notable fights that have been announced: Lukasz Rozanski vs. Badou Jacquesto in February, Kevin Lerena vs. Senad Gashi November 25, Jermall Charlo vs. Carlos Adamesawaiting the result of Charlo against Jose Benavidez on November 25th.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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