David Benavidez Issued World Title Ultimatum by the WBA

David Benavidez issued world title ultimatum by the WBA

is set to compete in a three-belt cruiserweight unification clash in December, but now one sanctioning body is seeking clarity on which division ‘The Mexican Monster’ seeks to remain at.  Benavidez moved up to light-heavyweight back in 2024 and he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk on his divisional debut to get his hands on the WBC interim […]

WBA Issues Ultimatum to David Benavidez After Winning Cruiserweight and Light Heavyweight Titles

David Benavidez remains the only pound-for-pound star who holds titles in two weight classes simultaneously. He’s the unified champion at cruiserweight and also holds the WBA (regular) title at light heavyweight. But that standing now looks highly precarious. The World Boxing Association (WBA), the Panama-based sanctioning body, has told Benavidez to choose between his titles – either 200 pounds or 175 pounds, not both. “The WBA Championship Com…

WBA Forces Boxing's David Benavidez To Choose Division

By NoSmokeBoxing The World Boxing Association (WBA) has issued a mandatory ultimatum to Anthony David Benavidez, forcing the star boxer to decide his divisional allegiance following his ascent to two-weight glory. The WBA Championship Committee formally requested clarification from **David Benavidez** as to whether he intends to campaign as a light heavyweight or a cruiserweight. This directive follows Benavidez’s recent accumulation of world ti…

David Benavidez Told to Decide His Future Soon

David Benavidez has been told to clarify his future after the WBA requested a decision on which of his two championships he intends to continue campaigning for. Benavidez holds WBA titles at light heavyweight and cruiserweight after becoming a champion in two divisions, leaving the sanctioning body seeking clarity over his next move. “The WBA… Read More »David Benavidez Told to Decide His Future Soon