Jose Benavidez Sr is the father and trainer of potential Fighter of the Year candidate, David Benavidezwho has risen the pound-for-pound rankings with his solitary outing of 2026.

Now, Benavidez Sr has given praise to another reigning world champion, believing that nobody in his division can defeat him.

Benavidez made the 25lb leap up to cruiserweight earlier this year and dethroned unified world champion, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez upon his debut in the division as he announced himself to the 200lb scene in style.

In December, Benavidez will look to add an additional cruiserweight title to his collection, expected to collide with newly-elevated WBC cruiserweight king, Michal Cieslak, in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, December 12.

Although, whilst his son is receiving credit for his efforts this year, Benavidez Sr told Fight Hub TV how impressed he was by WBC welterweight titleholder Ryan Garciawhen witnessing ‘King Ry’ halt Conor Benn inside two rounds earlier this month.

“It was spectacular. Ryan Garcia has a lot of speed, he is super fast, he has got that hook. It’s unbelievable. When Ryan focusses and stays sharp he is a very dangerous fighter in that division.

“I just don’t see nobody beating him and he brings a lot of people, so at the end of the day, the sky is the limit for him. He is doing great, I am a big fan and I think that, at this point right now, I don’t see nobody beating him.”

Like Benavidez, Garcia is also looking to compete again before the end of the calendar, eyeing up a December showdown with Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.

Horrific footage has emerged showing Arturo “Lobito” Torres collapsing in the ring moments after his final fight was stopped in Mexicali.

Torres died on September 25six days after suffering serious injuries following his fight at Parque Vicente Guerrero on September 19.

The 26-year-old’s corner had already stopped the contest when Torres remained on his feet for a matter of seconds.

Then his body gave way.

Footage shows Torres slumping limply to the canvas as those around him immediately rush to his aid.

He was subsequently hospitalized and underwent emergency surgery, but his injuries ultimately proved too severe.

Torres died six days after stepping into the ring for the final time.

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Arturo Torres Funeral

Torres was laid to rest in Mexicali on September 28 as family, friends and members of the local community said goodbye to the young fighter.

Footage from Mexico showed a lengthy funeral procession making its way through the city nine days after his final fight.

Sadly, the sight of a boxer’s limp body slumping to the canvas is not unfamiliar in this sport.

Having covered boxing for 16 years, World Boxing News is all too familiar with the distressing sight of a fighter in trouble after a hard contest.

Sometimes the consequences mean the end of a career. On terrible occasions, they are far greater.

For Torres, what happened after his final fight ended with a young life being cut tragically short.

The footage is difficult enough to watch without knowing what happened next. Knowing that Torres never recovered makes those final moments in the ring considerably harder.

Nine days after the fight, the streets of Mexicali filled for his funeral procession.

Arturo “Lobito” Torres was only 26.

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What happens when an unstoppable force at the peak of his destructive powers collides with one of the craftiest, most durable former champions in heavyweight history?

Today we take a closer look at a defining world heavyweight championship clash from January 1988: undisputed, unified powerhouse “Iron” Mike Tyson squaring off against living legend and former long-reigning heavyweight champion, “The Easton Assassin” Larry Holmes.

While general consensus often points to Tyson’s 91-second blowout of Michael Spinks as the eternal highlight of his prime, his battle with Holmes remains vastly overlooked. On paper, critics were quick to dismiss the 38-year-old former champion returning from a lengthy 21-month layoff. To many, an aging Holmes was simply being served up to a relentless young demolition man.

Yet, when the opening bell rang, the narrative shifted. Holmes did not enter the ring merely to collect a paycheck. Armed with an 81-inch wingspan, an all-time great jab, and deep veteran savvy, Holmes brought a cynical, tactical game plan designed to neutralize Tyson’s explosive combinations, tie him up, and drag the young phenom into deep, frustrating waters. It was wisdom and experience against a peak destructive force.

However, underestimating peak Mike Tyson’s discipline is a dangerous mistake. Guided by Kevin Rooney, Tyson was far more than an athletic slugger. He displayed calculated poise, cutting off the ring with terrifying patience while systematically solving an all-time great veteran puzzle.

Did Iron Mike deliver an emphatic statement that history has unfairly buried? Is this the single most underrated victory during the long and illustrious career of the Easton Assasin?

This edition of Rummy’s Corner breaks down the tactical clash, the subtle ring craft, and the enduring historical vindication behind this classic heavyweight showdown. This is Rummy’s Corner (written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani).