Boxing

For Benavidez, Crawford is a problem, not Canelo

Published

1 year ago

September 26, 2025

Image: Trainer Ronnie Shields Sees Benavidez-Bivol as 50-50, Citing Morrell Fight as Vital Experience for 'Mexican Monster'

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

Boxing

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Live Round-by-Round Updates and Results

Published

2 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Live Round-by-Round Updates and Results

Sebastian Fundora will return to action tonight, defending his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribaj in a main event that will air live on TNT as well as stream on DAZN.

Fundora has staked his claim as the top dog at 154 lbs right now, though there are other, potentially tougher challenges than Hadribeaj, but the challenger has his chance tonight, and he’ll look to make it count.

UPDATE (2:35 pm ET): The fight between Brandon Figueroa and Tomoki Kameda has been officially canceled. Figueroa lost his WBA featherweight title on the scales yesterday, then fell ill overnight.

Wil Esco will lead the live coverage this evening, with live results and updates for the two main card undercard bouts, then round-by-round results and updates for the main event. Join us!

How to Watch Fundora vs Hadribeaj

Streaming: DAZN (subscription)

Location: The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, NV, USA

Fundora vs Hadribeaj full card lineup

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Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results

Published

3 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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"Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results"

Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribeaj on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with the card starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST Sunday. TNT and DAZN broadcast the fight live.

Updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:34 am EDT

FIGHT DAY! Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj

Sebastian Fundora

Ermal Hadribaj

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Card starts: 8:00 pm EDT / 1:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Expected ring walks: 11:00 pm EDT / 4:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Weight class: super welterweight
Scheduled distance: 12 rounds

Live results will appear here on fight night.

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj
WBC super welterweight title.

Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda bout is now off after Figueroa fell ill overnight.

Armando Reséndiz vs Koen Mazoudier
Super middleweight, 10 rounds.

Marco Romero vs Braulio Ferreira
Super middleweight, eight rounds.

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

Published

5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

By Boxing News 24 Desk – 10/17/2026 – Comments

Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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