David Benavidez Aims To Come Back In November Or December

David Benavidez revealed today that he will return to the ring in November or December at light heavyweight.

Benavidez Follows Morrell's Path

Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) will fight at 175, following in the footsteps of David Morrell, who retired from the 168 lb division after failing to secure a title shot against United super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.

“November or December,” David Benavidez told 2ToneDaSupastar when asked when he plans to fight at 175.

Staying at 168 would have been a dead end for Benavidez, and he was smart to realize that to cut his losses. Canelo was never going to fight him, and the WBC couldn't force the fight. Alvarez cannot be told what to do with any body of sanctions.

Benavidez says he would be open to a fight with former light heavyweight champion Anthony Yarde. However, it is doubtful whether he was serious.

Fans want to see Benavidez fight David Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs), who is fighting for the vacant WBA World light heavyweight belt against Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic this Saturday, August 3 on Turki Alalshikh's Riyadh Season card at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Benavidez's Next Fight Options

• David Morrell
• Anthony Yarde
• Albert Ramirez

Benavidez holds the interim WBC 175-lb title, and is the mandatory challenger for that belt. He will face the winner of the October 12 fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

Depending on how long he has to wait to fight the winner of this matchup, Benandez may remain inactive until then. Honorable Turki Alalshikh will decide who is next.

Ideal Situation: Benavidez vs. Morrell

Ideally, it would be more interesting for fans if Benavidez fights Morrell next, with the winner facing the winner of Artur Beterbiev-Bivol.

It is unknown if Benavidez and his father, Jose Benavidez Sr., would agree to fight Morrell if Turki wants the fight to happen next. Benavidez has shown no interest in fighting Morrell so far when calling him up, and some believe he doesn't want to take chances.

Benavidez is a force, and in the catbird seat, so he probably won't want to risk his position by fighting Morrell and taking his place.