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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