David Benavidez has decided on his next step. On December 5, he will face Michal Cieslak, and after the victory he is counting on a big showdown with Jai Opetaia.
David Benavidez has confirmed the date and opponent for his next ring appearance.
December 5 in Phoenix The American will meet Michal Cieslak in the cruiserweight division. According to Benavidez, the agreement has already been reached, and the official announcement is expected in the near future.
But the main goal lies further ahead. After Ceslak, Benavidez wants to hold a big unification bout with By Jay Opetaya in May 2027 in Las Vegas. At the same time, the American named Dmitry Bivol as the most difficult potential opponent among Bivol, Beterbiev and Opetaia.