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In a recent interview with ESPN, David Benavidez shared his goals in professional boxing and his desire to face the best fighters. Known as “The Red Flag,” Benavidez highlighted his commitment to sporting excellence and his determination to leave a legacy comparable to the greatest legends in boxing.

Benavidez made it clear that his primary motivation isn’t money but accomplishments.

“When I was a little kid, I had made a promise to myself that I was gonna go up against the best fighters and I was gonna beat the best fighters,” Benavidez declared.

The two-time super middleweight world champion expressed admiration for iconic figures like Oscar De La Hoya, Julio César Chávez, Roy Jones Jr., and Marco Antonio Barrera.

According to David Benavidez in his interview with ESPN, his goal is for his career to be remembered on the same level as these legendary boxers.

When asked about a potential fight with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, Benavidez adopted a firm tone.

“I think I’ve shown my worth. Everybody knows that the fight versus me and Canelo would definitely be a sellout. If Canelo doesn’t ever want to fight me, then I don’t need to fight him. I really don’t care,” Benavidez stated.

At the same time, Benavidez emphasized that he’s not willing to wait indefinitely for Canelo.

“If he wants to keep ducking me, and not fighting me, and showing the world that he only cares about money and not about fighting the best fighters in the world, then he can do whatever he wants,” Benavidez expressed.

“I don’t care about Canelo. All I care about is my career. I care about staying in my lane and beating the best fighters in the world. And that’s how it’s always gonna be,” Benavidez affirmed.

Despite his stance, David Benavidez acknowledged the public’s interest in a fight between the two.

“Obviously, that’s a fight that we all want. It would be a great fight for the fans. But you know what I mean? At the end of the day, if he don’t want [it], I can’t force that man to fight me,” Benavidez said.

The boxer expressed his desire to remain dominant in the ring, emphasizing that his goal doesn’t hinge on a specific matchup.

“I’m gonna just keep winning, keep being dominant and, you know, making my own lane from here on out,” Benavidez concluded.

At just 27 years old, David Benavidez continues to position himself as one of the most promising talents in professional boxing.

Although a fight with Canelo remains uncertain, Benavidez remains focused on his goal of becoming a boxing legend.

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The bout between undefeated Shakur Stevenson and Mexico’s William Zepeda, originally set for February 22, 2025, has been postponed.

According to renowned reporter Elie Seckbach, the fight was delayed due to an injury Zepeda sustained in his most recent match.

Eric Gómez, a representative of Golden Boy Promotions, confirmed that Zepeda injured his hand during his victory over Tevin Farmer.

This fight took place on November 16, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and ended with a split decision in Zepeda’s favor after ten rounds.

“No, so Zepeda suffered an injury. He hurt his hand. We are looking to see when to reschedule that because (Shakur is) the fight Zepeda wants,” Gómez stated.

Both fighters remain undefeated and are considered among the top lightweight boxers today.

Shakur Stevenson, the current WBC world champion, boasts a flawless record of 22 wins (10 by knockout) with no losses or draws.

In his most recent fight, held on July 6, 2024, in Newark, Stevenson defeated Germany’s Artem Harutyunyan by unanimous decision after 12 exciting rounds.

On the other hand, William Zepeda holds an impressive record of 32 wins (27 by knockout) and also remains unbeaten with no draws.

The news of this fight being rescheduled creates uncertainty but also keeps fans eagerly awaiting the matchup.

Although no new official date has been announced, Golden Boy Promotions insists that this showdown remains a top priority.

In recent posts on his official “X” account, Stevenson lashed out at Zepeda and Golden Boy Promotions, the promotion company led by Oscar De La Hoya.

Stevenson has claimed they are afraid of him.

“I think all y’all are soft, y’all so scared for that boy to get in the ring wit me 😤 U was talking real big in that interview, talk that talk fake Mexicans!!” Stevenson wrote.

The postponement of the fight is just a minor delay in a battle that could determine the best in the division.

For now, fans will have to wait and see if a clash between Shakur Stevenson and William Zepeda will finally take place.

“Is he(Shakur Stevenson) fighting (William)Zepeda in February?”

Eric Gomez: “No, so Zepeda suffered an injury(in his fight with Tevin Farmer). He hurt his hand. We are looking to see when to reschedule that because that’s the fight Zepeda wants”
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— Danny (@dantheboxingman) November 23, 2024

Yo @makeawar what’s the word it’s been quiet on yall end let’s make this fight happen let’s lock this fight in.. I think all yall are soft yall so scared for that boy to get in the ring wit me 😤 U was talking real big in that interview talk that talk fake Mexicans!!

— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) November 23, 2024

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Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano is weighing her options after losing her highly anticipated rematch against Katie Taylor on November 15. The fight, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ended with a close unanimous decision in favor of Taylor, who is now the undisputed super lightweight world champion.

Despite the outcome, Serrano remains one of the most prominent and followed female boxers in the world. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Nakisa Bidarian, Serrano’s co-promoter alongside Jake Paul, emphasized the significance of the fight and discussed Amanda Serrano’s next steps.

Bidarian noted that despite the loss, Serrano gained substantial recognition. He also revealed that a trilogy fight with Taylor was already planned if Serrano had won.

“I hate the result, but I love the outcome,” Bidarian remarked.

“Now Amanda Serrano is a free agent. She is the most followed female boxer of all time as a result, and in the US the sentiment is either she won or she was [unlucky not to get the decision],” Bidarian added.

Among Amanda Serrano’s potential opponents is Britain’s Caroline Dubois, who recently claimed the interim lightweight title of the World Boxing Council (WBC).

Dubois, known for her rising popularity, aims to position herself as a contender for the full world championship, currently held by Katie Taylor.

“If Caroline takes the right steps and the weight classes make sense, I think that’s a fight Amanda would look at,” Bidarian added.

He also mentioned other notable names such as Mikaela Mayer, Chantelle Cameron, and Alycia Baumgardner as potential rivals for Serrano.

Caroline Dubois secured the WBC interim title after convincingly defeating Maira Moneo this past August. She now seeks to solidify her status as a world champion.

However, Katie Taylor, who holds titles in both the super lightweight and lightweight divisions, may soon be forced to vacate one of her belts.

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman stated that a decision on Taylor’s titles will be made soon.

“It has been quite a long time since [Katie Taylor] defended the lightweight Amanda Serrano could face Caroline Dubois. Caroline Dubois is the interim champion,” Sulaiman said.

“Hopefully, there will be a resolution. We’re going to let Katie Taylor take a very well-deserved rest for a week, then we’re going to contact them and see exactly what the plans are,” Sulaiman explained.

Meanwhile, lightweight World Boxing Organization (WBO) champion Terri Harper has also expressed interest in a unification fight with Dubois.

Harper, a three-division world champion, solidified her position in the lightweight division after defeating Rhiannon Dixon in September.

According to Eddie Hearn, Harper’s promoter, her team is open to negotiating a fight under the right conditions.

“There’s no tearing rush, but if they want it and they pay the money, they’ve got it,” Hearn stated.

With multiple options on the table, Amanda Serrano is eager to prove she remains one of the most influential figures in women’s boxing.

For her part, Caroline Dubois, bolstered by her undefeated record and recent interim title, continues to gain recognition in the lightweight division.

The landscape of women’s boxing in 2024 promises thrilling matchups, with names like Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Caroline Dubois, and Terri Harper leading the charge.

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Boxer Caleb Plant has escalated his rivalry with Edgar Berlanga by issuing a direct challenge through his social media platforms. This feud, which began during the September 14, 2024, event in Las Vegas, United States, continues to gain traction.

At that event, Caleb Plant was crowned the interim WBA super middleweight champion after defeating Trevor McCumby by TKO in the ninth round.

The bout between Plant and McCumby was part of the undercard for the main event featuring Edgar Berlanga versus Canelo Álvarez. In that headlining fight, Berlanga was outclassed by unanimous decision after 12 grueling rounds.

However, what caught the public’s attention the most was the budding rivalry between Caleb Plant and Edgar Berlanga.

During the fight week leading up to Berlanga-Canelo, the two fighters exchanged insults at the press conference.

Since then, the two pugilists have continued to engage in verbal sparring on social media.

This rivalry reached new heights last Sunday when Berlanga posted and then deleted a screenshot of private messages between the two.

In the deleted post, Berlanga wrote:

“I’m not afraid of nobody n*gg*. I come from nothing where n*gg*s get shot everybody crackhead dope IP on my door step n*gg*.”

Plant was quick to respond, writing:

“You talking to someone who don’t give a f*** about none of that s***. No one cares where you’re from.”

These messages sparked reactions from both fanbases, further increasing the tension between the fighters.

Far from cooling things down, Caleb Plant intensified his challenge with a graphic post on social media.

The image depicted a simulation of Plant landing a punch that left Berlanga on the canvas while the referee counted. Plant accompanied the post with the message:

“@edgarberlanga you’ll say everyone’s name but mine.”

Additionally, Plant shared a clip from an interview where Berlanga avoided directly addressing the possibility of facing him. In the post, Plant wrote:

“Na, we don’t respect you… Matter of fact, they’re laughing at you. He asked you about fighting me, and you could’ve at least LIED and said ‘hopefully’… But you wouldn’t even do that, ED… (can’t tag you because you turned that off after you deleted our convo you put up because everyone was cooking you…).”

With the boxing world’s eyes on them, the prospect of a bout between Caleb Plant and Edgar Berlanga seems inevitable.

So far, Berlanga has not directly responded to Plant’s latest comments. However, fans eagerly await the resolution of this rivalry where it matters most: inside the ring.

Edgar Berlanga posting his DMs with Caleb Plant… pic.twitter.com/h85l3TLv8E

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 24, 2024

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British boxer Tyson Fury is eagerly preparing for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, scheduled for December 21. The highly anticipated fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, where Fury will seek to avenge his split-decision loss from May.

The first bout, held on May 18, 2024, was an unexpected turning point in Fury’s career. It marked the first professional loss for the Briton, who now holds a record of 34-1-1.

In contrast, Oleksandr Usyk, with an impressive undefeated record of 22-0-0, maintained his winning streak and solidified his dominance in the heavyweight division.

During their first encounter, questions arose regarding the clarity of instructions coming from Fury’s corner. These doubts fueled speculation about potential changes to his team ahead of the rematch.

However, at a recent press conference, Fury confirmed he will not make significant adjustments to his corner.

Andy Lee, a key figure in Fury’s team, also addressed the issue. Lee assured that communication with Fury would be clearer during the rematch, eliminating any confusion that may have impacted their strategy in May.

Fury has remained active on social media while preparing for the fight.

In a recent video shared on his Instagram stories, Tyson Fury expressed great enthusiasm for his clash with Usyk.

“Four weeks to go to the biggest fight of the year. The biggest fighting in boxing. Me and Usyk. And I’m coming in hot. I’M COMING IN HOT! GET UP, CAN’T WAIT. 21st December… THE BELTS ARE GONNA BE MINE AGAIN! Get up,” Fury exclaimed passionately.

The Briton isn’t just focused on this rematch but has also shown interest in extending his rivalry with Usyk.

Tyson Fury has hinted multiple times that a third fight could be on the horizon if he manages to defeat the Ukrainian in December. According to Fury, this trilogy would settle their dispute definitively.

Despite his focus on the rematch, Fury also has his sights set on a high-profile showdown against Anthony Joshua, which could potentially take place at Wembley Stadium.

December 21 promises to be a pivotal night for the heavyweight division. Tyson Fury will aim not only to redeem himself but also to reestablish himself as the world champion.

Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk will look to reaffirm his superiority and extend his undefeated record in one of boxing’s most thrilling rivalries.

Tyson Fury on Instagram today, four weeks out from the Oleksandr Usyk rematch on Dec 21st: “The belts are gonna be mine again.”

[🎥 @Tyson_Fury] pic.twitter.com/uwRpydTu9G

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 23, 2024

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