Interim WBC middleweight champion David Benavidez announced his intention to face undisputed world champion Saul Alvarez after his win over Caleb Plant.
David Benavidez's post-fight interview
I just want to tell everybody that I have a lot of respect for Canelo, but now he has to give me a chance. This is the fight everybody wants to see. Let's make sure we meet in September.
On the night of March 26 in Las Vegas, USA, David Benavidez defeated Caleb Plant by unanimous decision of the judges (115-113, 116-112, 117-111).
Benavidez made a previous ring appearance in May, 2022, when he stopped David Lemieux by TKO in the third round. He has 27 wins (23 by knockout) and no losses.
