Promoter Leonard Ellerbe has expressed admiration for the rigorous training regime of PBC fighter David Benavidez as he gears up for his upcoming battle for the WBC interim light heavyweight belt against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15th. As a promoter, Ellerbe is lauding Benavidez’s decision to step up to the 175-pound division with the potential aim of challenging the victor of the unified light heavyweight championship bout scheduled for October.
While some observers argue that Benavidez might be ambitious in seeking the title in only his second light heavyweight fight, rather than climbing the rankings methodically like other contenders, Ellerbe is quick to highlight Benavidez’s impressive hand speed and fighting technique, notwithstanding certain flaws in his defense. Ellerbe also points out the caliber of opponents Benavidez has faced so far, and even mentions a potential matchup with Canelo Alvarez in the future, albeit acknowledging that such a prospect is unlikely.
Additionally, Ellerbe comes to the defense of Gvozdyk against naysayers who claim that the seasoned boxer may be on the decline, underscoring the importance of recognizing Gvozdyk’s skills and experience in the ring.
