Benavidez rejects Alcatraz fighting: “takes away from sports”

David Benavidez says Turks Alalshikh wanted to fight the sights of San Francisco, Alcatraz, but said he was not interested in fighting in the old prison fields. WBC and WBA ‘Regular’ champion in the lightweight category Benavidez stated that innovative places that Turks want to organize their events, such as Alcatraz and Times Square, “Get out of sports.”

Benavidez rejects Alcatraz fighting

Crowd sizes are limited to such places, and Benavidez (30-0, 24 ko) prefer to fight in locations where many fans can enjoy his struggles rather than choosing. That was one of the criticisms of the Times Square event in New York. She attended a small, handmade crowd, many of whom are rich, well -known boxers and athletes.

Benavidez will fight Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith in August or September. He seems more interested in fighting Callum because he holds a temporary title of 175 pounds. The ‘Mexican monster’ wants to force the Unified Throud Champion Dmitry Bivol to fight it. A way to do this is to box it.

“The thing about the Turks is that he kept telling me that I wanted me to fight in June at Alcatraz. And I am like Alcatraz, prison. I’m not trying to do it,” David Benavidez said to A kilogram of 4 pounds with a kamaru and Henry. ”

Alcatraz landscape would be interesting for fans who attend and watch on television. For people who have not been there, it’s beautiful with water and a view of San Francisco. It would be useful for Benavidz’s career to fight Alcatraz because it would draw a lot of attention to him.

“What I like about the Turks is that he is really innovative, but also what takes away the sport is if you are trying to quarrel in a particular place, such as Alcatraz and Times Square, now you take fans to see him. Who will go?” said Benavidez.

Primarily, the Bay Arena box fans in northern California would attend Alcatraz events. Arriving on the island requires a ferry, but that would be more crowded than Times Square event.

Preferring traditional arena

“I’ll watch, but for me as a fighter, I’m not fighting in Alcatraz. There’s something in the fight. During the week of fighting, you see the fans how they broke up, “Benavidez said when asked if he would fight more in places like the T-Mobile Arena.

Benavidez opted for Alcatraz. He may regret that he refused this place, because whoever titles there will get a lot of attention around the world. He has a narrow look at it, maybe thinking about being a prison at one point, but the fight would be positive for his career.

“You’re going to fighting and you see fans go crazy,” Benavidez said. “There’s nothing like. I’m a modern day warrior. I like to feel the energy from the crowd. When you feel energy, hit someone in your face.” Ah. “

“You are coming to boxing and if you are trying to establish *** it has been set for years. Some S *** will start,” Benavidez said about Turks. “With a buffalo, I’m not happy to get the title so. I’d rather win it.”