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David Benavidez has revealed how he would go about defeating pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford in the event that they have been to ever lock horns.
Crawford has been linked to a battle with Benavidez rival, Canelo Alvarez, with a deal for the pair to sq. off in September reportedly nearing completion.
‘Bud,’ who was most lately in motion at tremendous welterweight, must soar up two weight divisions to tackle the unified tremendous middleweight champion, and could be a substantial underdog within the eyes of most observers.
The Nebraska man could be much more bodily handicapped if he was to ever battle Benavidez, who stands at 6’3 tall and now campaigns at gentle heavyweight.
Crawford has been linked to a battle with Canelo Alvarez Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
And ‘The Mexican Monster’ instructed media this week that he would make full use of these benefits if he was to ever discover himself within the ring with Crawford.
“To be sincere with you, if I fought Terence Crawford, I might undoubtedly use my dimension, my attain to my benefit.
“Crawford is a very smart fighter, but I guess thankfully I’m not fighting him.”
Benavidez was talking forward of his battle with David Morrell Jr this Saturday evening, which takes place on the T-Cell Area in Las Vegas.
The 28-year-old took a very good scalp in his inaugural battle at 175lbs final June, when he defeated Ukrainian former world champion, Oleksandr Gvozdyk by way of unanimous resolution.
Ought to he get previous Morrell, he has mentioned he intends to develop into undisputed champion at gentle heavyweight, within the hope that that might be sufficient to lastly tempt Alvarez into a protracted overdue grudge match.
Benavidez takes on David Morrell this weekend (Esther Lin, PBC)
There’s a widespread view in boxing that Alvarez has been ducking a battle in opposition to his youthful, larger adversary, regardless of the actual fact it’s maybe probably the most financially profitable on the market for him.
That mentioned, Benavidez might want to have his full deal with Cuba’s former standout beginner Morrell this weekend, who many pundits consider would be the hardest take a look at of his profession so far.
Canelo is ready to battle on Could 3, together with his coach and supervisor Eddy Reynoso confirming this week that IBF champion, William Scull and Christian Mbilli are in competition for a showdown together with his cost.
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