WBC interim super middleweight champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez (26-0, 23 KOs) has again renewed his exclusive multi-year promotional agreement with Sampson Lewkowicz/Sampson Boxing. Benavidez will face former IBF champion Caleb ‘Sweethands’ Plant in a final WBC 168-lb title eliminator in March to decide the mandatory for world champion Canelo Alvarez.
Currently deep in training for the match, Benavidez says he’s happy to continue his promotional relationship with Lewkowicz. “I feel great re-signing with Sampson,” he said during a break. “I’m happy to continue with him and very appreciative for his help building my career from nearly the beginning.”
Will the Canelo fight ever happen, doubt it. Will have to settle for him roughing up Sweethands for now
Benavidez will never get Canelo in the ring no matter who mandates it. Shout out to Plant for taking the challenge. Sure, he’s feeling himself after the Dirrell KO :). Congrats to Benevidez landing a big fight.
I believe the whole fan base needs to keep their fingers crossed until they actually get in the ring.
Ya big props to plant, he could have waited for benavidez to move up if he wanted. I honestly don’t think david can make 168 much longer.
I also agree that Canelo will refuse to fight Benavidez.
Viva Sampson.