{"id":344107,"date":"2026-06-01T16:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=344107"},"modified":"2026-06-01T16:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:56:13","slug":"david-benavidez-nears-free-agency-says-zittel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/david-benavidez-nears-free-agency-says-zittel\/","title":{"rendered":"David Benavidez Nears Free Agency, Says Zittel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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David Benavidez could possibly be approaching a major profession crossroads. Sean Zittel revealed that David Benavidez has just one fight remaining with promoter Samson Lewkowicz, a detail that would affect his future options at light heavyweight and cruiserweight.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDavid Benavidez only has one fight left together with his current promoter, Samson Lewkowicz,\u201d said Zittel on his YouTube channel. \u201cNow that is just my two cents, my speculation. I’m wondering if Dana White and Zuffa, who apparently are open to working with Luis DeCubas and Al Haymon, what if David is waiting for that deal to be up?<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd what if the opposite side is waiting for David\u2019s deal to be up in order that they will do business right away and not using a current promoter contract in place?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Benavidez\u2019s future has change into a serious topic in recent weeks as his team pursues options at each light heavyweight and cruiserweight. Jose Benavidez Sr. told Zittel that Dmitry Bivol stays the popular goal, with Artur Beterbiev also high on the list if a fight with Bivol can’t be made.<\/p>\n

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Zittel suggested Benavidez\u2019s contractual situation could change into a very important factor if major opportunities emerge through Turki Alalshikh, Dana White, or Zuffa Boxing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPerhaps you don\u2019t want that promoter involved. Perhaps you must attempt to change into his promoter alongside Luis and Al Haymon. But I don\u2019t know. All I do know is what was told to me from all these people involved,\u201d said Zittel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The comments come as Zittel reported that sources near the situation imagine a 3rd fight between Beterbiev and Bivol is prone to happen in Russia reasonably than under Saudi funding, potentially leaving Benavidez looking elsewhere for his next opportunity.<\/p>\n

Benavidez continues to pursue title opportunities while the boxing world waits to see whether his next bout can even be the ultimate fight under his current promotional agreement.<\/p>\n

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Robert Segal is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24 with greater than a decade of experience covering fight news, previews, and evaluation. Known for his straightforward reporting and ringside perspective, he delivers authoritative coverage of champions, contenders, and emerging talent worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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