Rayo vs. Pitbull 2 Rematch Possible for Benavidez – Morrell Undercard
Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela vs. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz 2 rematch is in the works for the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell on January 25th in Las Vegas.
Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela vs. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz 2 rematch is in the works for the undercard of David Benavidez vs. David Morrell on January 25th in Las Vegas.
David Benavidez says he’ll be fighting David Morrell next in a light heavyweight contest that will reportedly take place in Las Vegas on January 25th.
Promoter Leonard Ellerbe confirmed today that the rumors of Gervonta Davis being in negotiations for a fight against Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela and requesting a rehydration clause for a clash at 135 are false.
David Benavidez has cleared up the confusion about his next opponent, revealing that he’ll be facing 35-year-old veteran Jesse Hart next and not David Morrell, as previously reported.
David Morrell and David Benavidez have confirmed that they’re in Negotiations for a fight. Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) said on social media that an offer has been sent, and he’s waiting for WBA ‘regular’ light heavyweight champion Morrell (11-0, 9 KOs) to accept it.
David Benavidez says he’s got a fight in the works against David Morrell next. He says he’s hoping Morrell will “accept” the offer for a fight.
David Benavidez believes a fight between him and superstar Canelo Alvarez can still happen if he captures the undisputed championship at 175 by defeating the winner of the October 12th light heavyweight fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
David Benavidez states that he would be interested in fighting Terence Crawford at Super Middleweight in a revenge match-up for his brother Jose Benavidez Jr’s loss six years ago.
Canelo Alvarez is looking to outmaneuver David Benavidez by fighting against Dmitry Bivol next if he’s victorious against Artur Beterbiev to grab the undisputed light heavyweight championship.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and David Benavidez could reportedly share a December 14th doubleheader card on PBC pay-per-view.
Increasing PPV Buys
Putting WBC interim light heavyweight champion Benavidez and WBC ‘regular’ lightweight champion Tank Davis on the same card is a good move by PBC, especially if they face less-than-stellar opposition.