Breaking News: Jose Benavidez Sr. Willing to Have Son Move Down to 168lbs for Crawford Fight
In a bold statement that has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, Jose Benavidez Sr., the father and trainer of former world title challenger David Benavidez, revealed that he is willing to have his son move down to 168lbs to face undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford, if that’s what the fans and Saudi Arabian promoter Turki Alalshikh want.
“If Turki Alalshikh wants that fight, if the people want to see that fight, we’ll make anything in our training camp to make that fight happen,” said Jose Sr. in a recent interview, suggesting that Benavidez would be ready to sacrifice and adjust his training to make a potential showdown with Crawford a reality.
The statement comes after growing rumors and interest in a possible mega-fight between the two fighters. While David Benavidez is currently one of the biggest names in the super-middleweight division, Crawford has held the welterweight crown for years, and moving up to face Benavidez at 168lbs would be a significant jump.
Fans and pundits alike have been clamoring for a potential clash between the two, with many questioning whether Crawford would be willing to take on the formidable Benavidez at a higher weight class. While Jose Sr. has made it clear that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make the fight happen, some believe Crawford may hesitate to take on such a challenge.
Crawford’s reluctance might stem from the natural size difference, as he has fought most of his career at 147lbs, and a move up to 168lbs could be a dangerous proposition. It remains to be seen if Crawford will entertain the idea of this fight, especially considering the risk involved in facing a dangerous puncher like Benavidez, who has dominated at 168lbs.
As the buzz surrounding the potential fight intensifies, all eyes are now on Crawford and his team. Will he take up the challenge presented by Benavidez and his camp, or will he decide that the risk of facing a fighter as strong as Benavidez at 168lbs isn’t worth it?
The boxing world is eagerly watching to see how this story unfolds!
