David Benavidez Reveals the Challenges He Faced Going Into the Gvozdyk Fight

ByPremier Boxing Champions 16/01/2025

“We were very close to cancelling the fight.”

David Benavidez reveals the challenges he faced going into his 175-pound debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk and responds to fans who were critical of his performance.

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