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Benavidez Stays at Cruiserweight | Boxing News
David Benavidez is staying at cruiserweight for his next fight, set for December 12th against Michal Cieslak, after talks with WBC champ Noel Mikaelian fell through. Mikaelian instead faces Jai Opetaia on September 12th, with the title status uncertain. Benavidez, a three-division champion who recently captured WBA and WBC cruiserweight belts by stopping Gilberto Ramirez, is holding off on a light heavyweight showdown with Dmitry Bivol. If Mikaelian loses, Cieslak could become full champion—or the belt could be vacant for Benavidez’s next shot. The WBC may later order unification bouts…
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