David Benavidez Declines Usyk Challenge, Focuses on Cruiserweight Unification
David Benavidez has rejected the opportunity to face unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, despite efforts by powerbroker Turki Alalshikh to arrange the fight. Instead, the 29-year-old newly minted three-weight champion is prioritizing a cruiserweight unification with fellow 200-pound titlist Noel Mikaelian. The Usyk Decision Though Alalshikh approached representatives close to Benavidez with the proposal, the cruiserweight champion made clear he will not move up to heavyweight at this st…









