David Benavidez Rejects Usyk Fight, Says He's "Not Ready" For Heavyweight Move

David Benavidez Rejects Oleksandr Usyk Bout, Targets Noel Mikaelian Unification

By NoSmokeBoxing David Benavidez has officially declined a proposal from Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh to face unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, choosing instead to focus on unifying his current weight classes. The 29-year-old Mexican-American star, who recently became a three-weight world champion, stated he is “not ready” for a move to the heavyweight division at this stage of his career. Benavidez clarified his position on June…

David Benavidez Rejects Usyk Fight, Says He's "Not Ready" For Heavyweight Move

David Benavidez says a fight against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is not something he ... continue David Benavidez Rejects Usyk Fight, Says He’s “Not Ready” For Heavyweight Move @ Boxing News 24

David Benavidez admits he's 'not ready right now' to face one champion: "I have a lot of respect for him"

has ruled out one fight in particular, despite Turki Alalshikh attempting to persuade him with a major opportunity. The 29-year-old entered his first outing at 200lbs last month, becoming a three-weight world champion by dethroning Gilberto Ramirez for the WBO and WBA titles. But while his emphatic sixth-round finish would suggest he is a natural […] The post David Benavidez admits he’s ‘not ready right now’ to face one champion: “I have a lot o…