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Oleksandr Usyk considers David Benavidez an ‘compelling option’
Oleksandr Usyk does not rule out a future match with David Benavidez and sees him as an “compelling option”, says his manager Sergey Lapin.
Saudi Arabian boxing boss Turki Alalshikh revealed he would like to form Usyk-Benavidez after the latter defeated Zurdo Ramirez in six rounds to become the unified WBO and WBA cruiserweight champion on Saturday.
Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title for the first time against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt.
39-year-old the heavyweight champion has previously said he has three fights left in his illustrious career, and Lapin admits “Mexican Monster” could be an option.
“This could be a very compelling fight and will definitely attract a lot of attention from fans around the world,” Lapin said proboxing-fans.com.
“Benavidez is a sturdy and aggressive fighter, but he comes from a different weight class and that always plays a role at this level.
“At the same time, we are always open to massive fights that make sense both competitively and commercially.
“It’s definitely an compelling option for Aleksander.
“But at this point in his career, every fight has to be the right one in terms of legacy, challenge and overall value.
“So it’s not just about interest, it has to make complete sense at every level.
“Right now, all our attention is focused on the fight with Rico Verhoeven.
“We are not talking about any other fights at this stage.
“Once we do that, we will evaluate all options and move forward.”
Benavidez insists that a fight with the Ukrainian champion is not in his immediate plans.
The 29-year-old American plans to return to the airy heavyweight division, where he holds the WBC title, to fight for the undisputed title with Dmitry Bivol.
“In my eyes, this is not possible at this time,” he further said Ariel Helwani show.
“I want to be the reigning 175-pound and cruiserweight champion.
“If I move up to heavyweight, I should forget about airy heavyweight because the weight difference is just too massive.
“But I’ll never say never, because maybe in the future, when I’m 35, 36, we can move up to heavyweight.
“But now I only cover the cruiserweight and airy heavyweight divisions.”
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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