David Benavidez Considers Future Showdown with Usyk After Move Up
David Benavidez raised the possibility of meeting Oleksandr Usyk while outlining plans to climb the weight ladder. He said facing elite names could become realistic if he keeps moving up from super middleweight.
Benavidez’s career direction
Benavidez has already tested himself at light heavyweight. He now plans to target cruiserweight at 200 pounds next.
He dismissed waiting for one marquee opponent to define his path. “I don’t want to wait for nobody no more,” he said.
On chasing big fights
Benavidez repeated he will take challenges as they arrive. He made clear the aim is to prove he is the best.
Keywords such as David Benavidez, Usyk, future showdown and move up have framed his recent comments. He wants upward momentum rather than delay.
Usyk’s announced timeline
Usyk has said he plans three final bouts before stepping back. The sequence begins May 23 at the Pyramids, when he faces Rico Verhoeven.
A WBO title fight would likely follow, potentially against the winner of the Wardley-Dubois matchup. The run would conclude with a trilogy against Tyson Fury.
Timing and practicality
By the end of that schedule, Usyk will be about 40 or 41. He has also mentioned interests outside boxing, including football and promotion.
That timeline makes a Benavidez-Usyk meeting improbable in the near term. Benavidez would need time to settle at 200 pounds and then consider any further jump.
Immediate tests ahead
Before long-term plans, Benavidez faces a real challenge next month. He is scheduled to meet Zurdo Ramirez in his next ring appearance.
That bout will measure how well he adapts to higher weight classes and shapes future matchmaking.
Reporting by Dan Ambrose, boxing journalist at Filmogaz.com.
