Watch: Training Footage Shows David Benavidez Sparring Ahead of Light Heavyweight Clash

David Benavidez is back with a vengeance. The interim WBC Super Middleweight Champion is switching weight classes and looking to reclaim glory at 175 lbs. Training camp videos showcase Benavidez in a ferocious display of power and precision. The young fighter hasn’t lost his bite, unleashing a relentless barrage of combinations on Andre Dirrell in the latest video released by the Benavidez camp.

Known for his thunderous punches and granite chin, Benavidez is putting the entire division on notice, as he’ll be making a remarkable weight jump against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 22nd. He’s hungry and ready to dominate. This brutal training session comes after a tough year for Benavidez after being shot down by Canelo Alvarez for a title fight.

David Benavidez gives Andre Dirrell a run for his money

David Benavidez isn’t known for subtlety. The 24-year-old punishes his opponents with a relentless assault. Training footage for Benavidez’s 175-pound debut paints a chilling picture. In the video, Andre Dirrell says, “I’ve been waiting for that for so long. Mexican Monster, jumping in with the Matrix.”

Furthermore, Dirrell continued, “Then promise y’all he deserves this game. This boy is fast. Explosive. That’s that power. Precise. And he got a game on the challenge.” He’s not just training, he’s waging war on his sparring partners. Brutal uppercuts and body shots rain down, leaving no room for escape.

Moreover, Benavidez is currently doing his best to avoid any mistakes during his weight jump in his next bout. Another light heavyweight star also sees David Benavidez as a threat for the entire division.

Benavidez backed by Dmitry Bivol

David Benavidez started cautiously against the dangerous Demetrius Andrade. The first few rounds were a chess match, Benavidez using his jab to test the waters and Andrade countering with explosive flurries. But by the third round, Benavidez began to unravel his brilliant attack. He found his rhythm, slipping punches and landing sharp counters of his own. By the sixth, the tide had fully turned.

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Benavidez unleashed a ferocious assault, battering Andrade with powerful combinations. The referee had seen enough, stepping in to wave off the fight just as Andrade absorbed a brutal right hand. This fight was closely observed by Dmitry Bivol Despite the size difference, he recognized Benavidez’s talent. “He’s a good fighter,” Bivol acknowledged in a post-fight interview. “I respect him. He could fight in 175 and make problems for fighters of course,” admitted the WBA light heavyweight champion.

So, if David Benavidez secures victory against Gvozdyk, he’d be able to contest against the winner of Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev set to take place on June 1 in Riyadh. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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