David Benavidez to face David Morrell Jr. on Feb 1, eyeing title bout against Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol, open to future fights with Zurdo Ramirez and in Saudi Arabia

David Benavidez is preparing for a significant fight against David Morrell Jr. on February 1, where both fighters will put their undefeated records on the line. Despite a hand injury during his previous victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Benavidez is eager to secure a win that could position him for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship against either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol, who fight on February 22. Additionally, Benavidez is open to a potential future matchup with Zurdo Ramirez, the unified cruiserweight champion, marking what he believes could be one of the biggest fights in cruiserweight history. Benavidez also discussed the prospects of fighting in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging the financial opportunities while maintaining his preference to fight in Las Vegas.