David Benavidez has revealed who he sees as Mexico’s greatest ever player, believing the Hall of Famer is in a league of his own when it comes to his technical ability.

When talking about the greatest Mexican champions of all time, Julio Cesar Chavez is often the first name that comes to mind.

This was because he remained undefeated and became a world champion in three weight classes in his first 90 professional fights before ultimately retiring with a record of 107-6-2 (85 KOs).

Apart from the controversial draw with Pernell Whitaker in 1993, Chavez barely made a mistake during his unbeaten streak, which ended after a loss to Frank Randall in 1994.

However, while appreciating Chavez’s extraordinary achievements, Benavidez believes that Salvador Sanchez should be considered the greatest Mexican fighter of all time.

As the WBC featherweight champion, Sanchez defended his title nine times before he tragically died in a car accident in 1982.

He had previously stopped Azumah Nelson in the 15th round, and in 1981 he had another notable stoppage, this time against Wilfredo Gomez of Puerto Rico.

As a reigning champion who values ​​technical mastery, Benavidez said Luis Parra why he considers Sanchez the greatest Mexican to ever cross that border.

“Honestly, number one is Salvador Sanchez. The technique he had – I don’t think there will ever be another player like Salvador Sanchez.

“Then Julio Cesar Chavez, Ricardo Lopez, Marco Antonio Barrera… Who else? Juan Manuel Marquez. Erik Morales. There are many great fighters. Oscar Valdez is also a great fighter. “El Vaquero” [Emanuel Navarrete] also. [Oscar De La Hoya]is in the top three.”

While De La Hoya was widely considered the sport’s No. 1 operator in the behind schedule 1990s, the Mexican-American is rarely mentioned in discussions specifically surrounding Mexican champions like Chavez and Sanchez.

“As a player, he’s at a lower level. Like at a lower level. A level at more than one level. There’s nothing to even discuss. No, he’s at a lower level,” Shakur said on Andre Ward’s YouTube channel.

Stevenson admitted that Benn has improved in recent years, but believes the difference remains significant.

“What I will say about Conor Benn, he’s very focused and he’s getting better and better. He’s not just staying in the same place. I see him getting better and better. But when you’re at this level and someone at this level, you kind of like to get a little bit better, but it’s not going to happen,” Shakur said.

When asked what divides them, Stevenson pointed to what he believes is a lack of experience and understanding of the sport.

“He doesn’t know enough. He doesn’t know a lot of things that I know,” Shakur said of Conor.

Stevenson also questioned Benn’s position in the sport despite the money he had made during his career.

“I think Conor Benn is a great businessman. He’s a low-level fighter who’s making money at the highest level,” Shakur said.

Benn’s recent opponents include Peter Dobson, Rodolfo Orozco, former WBA junior welterweight champion Regis Prograis and Chris Eubank Jr. His victories over Prograis and Eubank came at 37 and 35 respectively.

Both fighters have been linked to a possible future fight since Benn entered the ring following Stevenson’s win over Teofimo Lopez earlier this year. Stevenson revealed his side had contacted us about taking the fight, but said he had been told Benn’s team were not interested.

Shakur currently holds the WBO welterweight title, while Benn continues to campaign at welterweight. No fight has been announced between the two.