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.

Gervonta Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford shared his thoughts on a potential fight between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney that could be fought at the 144-pound catchweight.

Although no agreement appeared to be reached, Haney stated on social media that he would be willing to sacrifice £3 in the name of an agreement.

This would mean giving up his right to retain the WBO welterweight title that earned him a unanimous decision victory over Brian Norman Jr in November.

“The Dream” has since been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, but he was clearly more enthused about a lucrative matchup with Stevenson.

The four-division world champion is eliminated victory by wide points over Teofimo Lopezwhom he dethroned in January while fighting for the WBO super lightweight title.

Like Haney, Stevenson is a free agent with the promotion, but has been linked with a move to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, which does not currently recognize a 140-pound weight class.

Nevertheless, the 28-year-old could face Haney in a fight between two stars fighting on a pound-for-pound basis, and trainer Ford told him that Fighting Hub TV that he has difficulty picking a clear favorite.

“Devin – he’s a good boxer. And Shakur is a good boxer. This is a must-watch boxing match.

“Devin probably doesn’t see any threat – it’s not like he’s fighting a boxer. So Devin can take a risk. [It’s about] who throws the best shots of the night.

“Devin can box and Shakur… is a master at what he does.”

While both are undefeated technicians, many would argue that Stevenson has the edge when it comes to in-ring IQ, while Haney is clearly an operator with an impressive physical build.

As a three-weight world champion, the 27-year-old may represent Stevenson’s toughest potential opponent.