Dsalita David Benavidez is gearing up to make his return to the light heavyweight division this weekend, on June 15th, facing off against former WBC and lineal light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk at the iconic MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The upcoming match will determine the WBC interim light heavyweight champion and will be a co-headliner for the Gervonta Davis versus Frank Martin fight card.
In his early career, Benavidez had a couple of light heavyweight bouts against Ricardo Campillo and Felipe Romero, where he felt stronger and quicker in this weight class. Oleksandr Gvozdyk, with his Olympic background, impressive technical skills, and previous championship wins, presents a formidable challenge for Benavidez.
Gvozdyk’s boxing style and power could create difficulties for Benavidez, especially given his history of struggling with mobility. However, Benavidez’s combination punching and ability to break down opponents round by round could prove to be his key to victory.
As Benavidez sets his sights on potential future matchups in the light heavyweight division, including facing the likes of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, he must first focus on overcoming the challenge presented by Gvozdyk.
To secure a win, Benavidez must target Gvozdyk’s body early on, apply pressure effectively, and be defensively sound against the bigger and stronger opponents in this division. By implementing these strategies, Benavidez aims to break down Gvozdyk and emerge victorious in their upcoming fight.
