Oscar De La Hoya, head of Golden Boy Promotions and a former world champion, has named the favorite for the potential matchup between undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and WBC interim champion David Benavidez.
That’s a tough one. I would go with Benavidez because he’s more active and throws more punches and has better footwork than Beterbiev. He’s smarter up there and knows how to think and how to adjust. I would favour Benavidez.
De La Hoya for YouTube channel Fight Hub TV
On the night of February 23, Dmitry Bivol secured a majority decision victory over Artur Beterbiev. Bivol's record now stands at 24 wins (12 by knockout) and one loss.
David Benavidez last fought in February 2025, winning against David Morrell by unanimous decision. He boasts a record of 30 wins (24 by knockout) with no losses.
