The promoter outlined how the matchup came together as both champions discussed the challenge at the launch press conference. Michal Cieslak’s team has been preparing for David Benavidez for five months, according to promoter Sampson Lewkowicz’s account of the negotiations.
Artur Beterbiev stands alone in modern boxing: 20 professional fights, 20 knockouts, zero decisions. That perfect finishing rate has defined his career since 2013, yet the story behind those numbers is more nuanced than highlight-reel power suggests. Why Beterbiev's 100% Knockout Rate Makes Him…
Cody East battles a former BKB heavyweight champion tonight and hopes halting the ex-bridgerweight title challenger can secure East his own crack at that crown. East discussed this on Bare Knuckle Bowker ahead of his battle with Ike Villanueva on…
David Benavidez will face WBC interim cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak in a title unification bout on Dec. 5 in Phoenix, per Ring Magazine, wrapping up his current contract before targeting the three-fight run he recently mapped out against Oleksandr Usyk, Artur…
Home » Boxing News » David Benavidez dismisses Canelo Alvarez for good: “That… David Benavidez believes the ship has sailed on a potential clash with Canelo Alvarez. During Benavidez’s rise within the super middleweight division, he had been pounding the table for…
David Benavidez returns to Arizona to face Michal Cieslak for three cruiserweight titles on December 5, with Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Keith Thurman in the co-main event. GLENDALE, Ariz. — David Benavidez will face Michal Cieslak in a three-belt cruiserweight unification on…
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Nyfights » Announcements » Christmas Cracker: David Benavidez Returns on Dec. 5 Undefeated WBA and WBO World Cruiserweight champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez will fight again in 2026. Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) will take on a high-stakes unification clash against WBC World Cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak…
David Benavidez will meet Michal Cieslak in a cruiserweight unification at Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena on December 5. Premier Boxing Champions confirmed the Arizona card Thursday, placing Vergil Ortiz Jr. versus Keith Thurman underneath it. DAZN and Prime Video will offer…
Tim Bradley believes a matchup between David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia, the two leading cruiserweights, is much less competitive than most would anticipate it being. While nothing is set in stone, the pair have verbally agreed to collide on Cinco…
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