The World Boxing Council (WBC) has just announced that David Benavidez will have two weeks to decide which weight class he will remain the mandatory challenger in. He faces a crucial decision: whether to stay at 168lbs super middleweight to challenge Canelo Alvarez for Canelo’s undivided super middleweight titles, or move up to 175lbs lightweight to face Artur Beterbiev for the unified lightweight titles. This is not an easy choice for Benavidez as both opponents are excellent and powerful champions in their respective weight classes.

168lbs Option: Face Canelo Alvarez

At 168lbs super middleweight, Benavidez could choose to continue fighting Canelo Alvarez, who currently holds all the super middleweight titles. This is a great opportunity for Benavidez to prove himself and become the champion of this weight class, but at the same time it is an extremely difficult challenge. Canelo Alvarez is one of the greatest boxers of this era, famous not only for his excellent fighting technique but also for his smart defense and tactics. To be able to defeat Canelo, Benavidez will have to overcome a lot of difficulties, as Canelo has proven his excellence in many big fights. However, winning at super middleweight will bring Benavidez a reputation and a solid place in boxing history.

175lbs Option: Face Artur Beterbiev

Another option is that Benavidez could decide to move up to 175lbs lightweight to face Artur Beterbiev, the unified lightweight champion. Beterbiev, with his undefeated record and fearsome power, is an extremely dangerous opponent. Not only does Beterbiev possess a powerful offensive ability, he also has an extremely effective and dangerous style of fighting, especially with his decisive punches. Fighting Beterbiev will be a huge challenge for Benavidez, but if he wins, Benavidez will be recognized as one of the best fighters in the lightweight division, and this could be a major turning point in his career. However, moving up to a new weight class also means that Benavidez will have to face new challenges in terms of fitness and strength.

The choice determines the future

Both options are full of challenges and opportunities. If Benavidez decides to challenge Canelo at super middleweight, he will have the opportunity to win all the belts in this weight class, but he will also face a very tough fighter who has proven himself to be the king of the super middleweight division. On the other hand, challenging Beterbiev at lightweight could give Benavidez a chance to win a title in a higher weight class, but it also carries a huge risk of facing a fighter with superior power.

Ultimately, Benavidez will have to make a decision based on a number of factors: tactics, strength, and personal goals. Regardless of which option he chooses, both Canelo and Beterbiev are formidable opponents, and Benavidez will need to be well prepared to overcome any challenge. Whatever the final decision, Benavidez will continue to attract attention and make a strong impression on the world boxing scene.