Boxing Enthusiasts Eagerly Await Benavidez’s Showdown with Gvozdyk
As boxing fans eagerly await the much-anticipated light-heavyweight bout between David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk, the young Phoenix-based fighter is facing a potential trap fight that could derail his dreams of a showdown with his bitter rival, Canelo Alvarez.
Despite Benavidez’s (28-0, 24 KOs) relentless training and his determination expressed during the grand arrivals in Las Vegas, his upcoming bout against the former world champion Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs) poses a significant challenge. Gvozdyk, who has been on a three-year hiatus from the sport, appears to be a less formidable opponent on paper, but as veteran trainer Teddy Atlas warns, Benavidez may be too overconfident and risk overlooking his Ukrainian opponent.
“Benavidez’s past missteps outside the ring, including a positive cocaine test and losing his super-middleweight belt, could contribute to his overconfidence.”
- Teddy Atlas
However, former champions Paulie Malignaggi and Chris Algieri are quick to praise Benavidez’s maturity and growth, suggesting that he has learned from his past experiences and is poised for greatness.
The potential Benavidez-Alvarez showdown remains a topic of discussion, with Atlas hinting at the involvement of a new influential figure in the boxing world, Turki Alalshikh, who has the financial resources to facilitate this highly anticipated matchup. While Alvarez has previously expressed a willingness to fight Benavidez for a substantial purse, the reality of this bout remains uncertain.
As boxing enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome of the Benavidez-Gvozdyk fight, the focus remains on Benavidez’s ability to overcome the potential trap and continue his path towards a showdown with Alvarez, which could cement his status as a true force in the sport.
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