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For Benavidez, Crawford is a problem, not Canelo
Published
7 months agoon
David Benavidez was willing – or I have to say that a dream – aiming at Canelo Alvarez at the age of 168. Mexican monster chasing the Mexican king. If Canelo defeated Terenka Crawford, this fight was inevitable – payment, glory, throne.
Now he has an even bigger opportunity: to avenge the loss of Canelo and restore the pride of Mexican warriors. To continue the tradition of Sánchez, Chávez, Morales and Barrera. And let’s explain – Turki would give him the biggest purse of his career, much larger than Canelo.
Crawford, who first rejected this idea, will appear. He lives for history, for challenges. And it will not leave another mountain. Add a huge bag and the fight is to take.
But Benavidez looked at the board and did mathematics. He is already a large name with a real noise. If he makes wise moves in 175, the road can spotless him. Artur Beterbiev can retire. Bivol may not fight. Obstacles may disappear. He could rule.
In the face of Crawford, in 168 it would be a huge error-the buzz ending noise.
Like Crawford defeats Benavidez
Benavidez’s danger comes from three things: size, volume and engine. It does not turn off your lights with one shot – it will drown you with 80 with a round, relentless pressure and a gas tank, which empties opponents in the second half.
Crawford is built to break this exact style.
- Size neutralized over time. Benavidez walks forward, vertically and opens in the middle. Crawford punishes the rush forward. Checking the hook when he bends. Uncomplicated left to the body. A miniature miner inside. Each advance costs it.
- The volume neutralized by the breaks of the rhythm. Benavidez needs a flow to throw. Crawford never allows you to swim a warrior. It fers inside, binds, reset strength, and then makes you enter the trap. An avalanche becomes drip.
- The engine is neutralized by patience. Benavidez wins delayed because others are disappearing. Crawford is the best in boxing. In round 7 Benavidez is slower, less crunchy. Then Crawford sharpens, increases production and finishes what he began.
And if you want to see how it takes place, here is the map:
- Runds 1-3: Crawford remains a patient, circling, probing a stab. It makes Benavidez throw and the maiden, and then lands on pointed counterattacks – a hook of the check here, straight left to the body. Every step forward costs.
- Rounds 4–6: Crawford changes Southpaw, begins to tear the body. Compact left to the liver, they slope when Benavidez is leaning. Cleverly subject to stewed combinations, breaking the rhythm. The volume slows down.
- Rounds 7–9: The monster begins to fade. Crawford raises his power, throwing crunchy meters of three strokes. Benavidez shots lose their snap. Crawford’s precision means that the advantage of greatness does not matter.
- Round 10-12: Crawford takes control. Benavidez enters the penalty meters, breaks his head and forces you to survive. Regardless of whether it is a delayed arrest or a wide decision, the story is the same: the monster drowned in its own pressure.
The Caleb plant had traffic, but there is no power. Demetrius Andrade had energy early, but he wasn’t delayed gas. Crawford has both. He can sting Benavidez enough to leisurely him down – and withstand long enough to break him.
Career crusher
Crawford finished the golden goose of PBC when he dismantled Errola Spence. The road map was clear: many fights, trilogy, PPV years. Crawford crashed him in nine rounds. Spence has not fought since then.
He ruined three Canelo fights in the amount of $ 400 million. The Mexican king was to pay, secure his heritage and go to the sunset. Crawford destroyed this plan in one night.
And if Benavidez takes him at 168, the same will happen. Hype will end. The road will close.
Even Bob Arum and Freddie Roach confessed to protecting Pacquiao against him. They knew their impressions. Bud is not a fight. He is a problem.
Excuses will come
If Benavidez lies with Crawford, the excuses come in. Fans will say that he was simplified, that he should stay in 175. Time was bad. They rationalize, deny, try to comfort themselves with words.
But none of them will remove the result. The Mexican monster will be tame. The aura will disappear. The truth will remain: Benavidez faced a warrior he could not overwhelm. And when Crawford defeats you, you’re never the same again.
The thrill has disappeared
That’s why Benavidez doesn’t want 168 anymore. He knows what is waiting for him. He knows what will happen when the building appears.
Canelo was a reward. Crawford is a problem. And if the fight ever occurs, Benavidez fans will understand the meaning of the venerable BB King song. The thrill disappeared.
Last updated 25/25/2025
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Adrien Broner Flight Post leaves comeback hanging in the balance
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9 minutes agoon
April 28, 2026
Adrien Broner has sparked fresh concern after he shared a late-night post from a flight showing multiple drinks as questions continue to mount over his boxing future.
The former four-division world champion posted the clip with the caption, “I’m almost close to Denzel on this,” referring to the film – a comparison that raises its own questions.
The backlash was almost immediate, with comments ranging from mockery to concern as Broner’s latest appearance came days after a tumultuous run that had already cast doubt on his latest comeback attempt.
Some questioned whether the return rumors had died down, while others took a more direct assessment of the current state of affairs. A smaller number urged Broner to peaceful down, but the overall reaction pointed in one direction: uncertainty.
Same pattern, fresh moment
Fasting is not an isolated moment. It follows a pattern in which failures are quickly followed by promises of redemption.
This comes after a messy period in which Broner was already given a “last chance” opportunity to return to the game after admitting he had returned to street life and was asking for one last chance.
Since then, events have unfolded rapidly, from a 48-hour spiral that required intervention to prevent drinking and driving, to further fallout involving those around him. Each moment reinforced the same question: had anything actually changed?
Adrien Broner under pressure
Broner continues to beg, begging for another chance. The final comeback is already approaching the next evening’s moment, when the former champion reaches the age of 37 and is running out of time to make the same promises.
It seems that Don King has become another promoter who has failed to tame “The Problem” who is intent on chasing quick money while living the same lifestyle – it’s getting tiring to repeat it.
For a fighter once on the verge of becoming a superstar, the gap between promise and reality has never been greater.
What will happen next?
There are no longer concerns about whether Broner will be able to return to the ring.
It’s a question of whether he can stay on track long enough to get back on track.
The recording speaks for itself. The reaction was sobering. The question is now elementary – is it the same cycle again?
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“I think one or two more fights,” Ramirez told Fight Hub TV when asked about his long-term plans. “I have been practicing this sport for a long time.”
Ramirez, 33, said that while he still wants to continue his career for now, he is already thinking about how his career will end, not how long it can be extended. Ramirez said he has achieved key goals in the sport, including becoming world champion in two divisions, but still wants to perform at the highest level before he retires.
That pursuit begins with Benavidez, a fight that Ramirez believes will define his status and push his name further to the top of the sport.
“I will beat him. That’s my plan, to fight Opetaia,” said Gilberto about his desire to fight former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.
It’s a shoot-for-the-stars plan for Ramirez, but you can’t blame him for wanting to fight Opetaia. The biggest obstacle is not only the fight itself, but also where Jai Opetaia currently sits. Jai is now the face of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.
At the same time, Ramirez hinted at one last twist before his retirement. When asked about moving up again, he left the door open to a possible heavyweight fight, even admitting that he may not be the biggest fighter in the division.
“Why not?” Ramirez talked about moving up to heavyweight. “That would be amazing.”
If Zurdo loses to Benavidez, his plan for Opetaia will likely evaporate and he may just go straight to the heavyweight event for one last payday before he suspends them.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most crucial fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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Eddie Hearn expects Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 fight to be canceled and replaced with world title fight
Published
4 hours agoon
April 28, 2026
The final decision may come after the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch drama ends.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Mayweather and Pacquiao were set to fight professionally more than 10 years after their first meeting, with the event streaming live on Netflix and taking place on September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
In recent weeks the duel was in doubt, after Mayweather stated that the fight would instead be an exhibition, while Pacquiao continues to insist that it must be a fully sanctioned fight.
Since it is currently unknown whether this will actually come to fruition, this has probably given the clearest signal that this will no longer happen.
Conversation with FightHypepromoter Eddie Hearn said he thinks Netflix can now focus on the WBC welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, essentially replacing the Mayweather-Pacquiao event.
“It’s all a mess. I’m surprised Netflix got into this whole circus… Netflix is modern to boxing, but they need to be a little more solid in the routine because you can’t actually call the fight and it just falls by the wayside and it just doesn’t look great.”
“NO [I don’t believe it will happen]not now. Netflix is only going to do so many fights and the Benn-Garcia fight is now said to be on September 12 or whenever that happens, so obviously this is the fight to replace Mayweather-Pacquiao.
“If it happened Mayweather-Pacquiao, they are committed to that fight, but if it doesn’t happen they will want another fight and from the sound of it it will be Garcia vs. Benn.”
The world title fight between Garcia and Benn has been widely discussed this month, and if Hearn is right, it could spell the end of any hopes of Mayweather and Pacquiao fighting again.
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