Interim WBC middleweight champion David Benavidez announced his intention to face undisputed world champion Saul Alvarez after his win over Caleb Plant.
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.
David Benavidez's post-fight interview
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.