David Benavidez has recently decided to go back down to the super middleweight division after trying out the 175-pound weight class. While the idea of him eventually fighting as a heavyweight may be seen as unusual by some, there is a history of smaller fighters finding success in the heavyweight division. Andy Ruiz, a former heavyweight champion who is shorter than Benavidez, believes that Benavidez has the potential to move up to the heavyweight division and has even shown interest in potentially facing him in the future.
Benavidez’s ability to make weight at 168 pounds is quite impressive, especially considering his usual weight when not in training. It might take some time for him to make the jump up to the heavyweight division, with the possibility of starting in the cruiserweight division first. Given that Ruiz is currently 34 years old, he may not be active in the ring by the time Benavidez transitions to the heavyweight division.
The future will reveal whether Benavidez can emulate fighters like James Toney and Roy Jones Jr, who achieved success in the heavyweight division despite being smaller in size. Benavidez is committed to achieving significant accomplishments in his career, and Ruiz’s confidence in his abilities may one day prove to be well-founded.
Fans are eagerly looking forward to Benavidez’s future fights, no matter the weight class he competes in.
