Boxing fans, listen up! Remember when David Benavidez hinted on the Fresh&Fit podcast about a possible mega-fight night? It appears things are heating up! Benavidez is set to make his light-heavyweight debut against the tough Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1-0, 16 KOs). That’s right, a former champion with a single loss stands in Benavidez’s way.
But here’s the twist: rumors swirl that Gervonta Davis, undefeated and a ferocious puncher, is also on the same fight card! Davis is coming off a win against Ryan Garcia but hasn’t stepped into the ring since. Will this become a doubleheader for the ages?
David Benavidez to share the ring with “Animal” Gervonta Davis!
During the engaging conversation on FightHype.com, the interviewer probed into the buzz surrounding the anticipated boxing card. “Your son David went on a podcast Fresh and Fit and kind of talked about potentially him and Gervonta Davis being on the same card, and he’s moving up to 175 to fight Oleksandr Gvozdyk,” they pointed out, setting the stage for an exciting revelation.
Without hesitation, Jose Benavidez Sr. confirmed the swirling rumors with palpable enthusiasm. “Yeah, they’re going to come up with the date, but yeah, he’s fighting on the same card with Gervonta Davis,” he responded. His pride evident, he continued, “It’s an honor, it’s a pleasure fighting with an animal like that. So two beasts fighting on the same card, I think it’s going to be super exciting.
