David Benavidez looks like the goods.

[Alpha]

He seems so seasoned for a guy with a minimal amateur background. Has a great engine, and has shown a willingness to improve. He does need to tighten his defense but I like what I see.

Hard to believe just 15 ama bouts. He has some gaps to work on over 24 rnds with Gavril, got clipped on the ropes a couple times and when Gavril opened rounds shooting a hard constant jab Benavides closed down a bit and started reacting second. But that varied arsenal, talk about gears on an uppercut, and matter of fact poise and confidence stood out. He's definitely a kid who knows he belongs in the room. For all the talk of Eubanks Jr off a loss on the same day I'd pick Benavidez to take that one.

His father is a very underrated trainer, his brother is also a former undefeated champ. I think he beats Ramirez.

[Alpha]

I'm hearing Benavidez night have failed a VADA test.

[Alpha]

I'm hearing Benavidez night have failed a VADA test.

Hearing it was coke rather than PEDs.

[powerpuncher]

I'm hearing Benavidez night have failed a VADA test.

Hearing it was coke rather than PEDs.

Well at least he isn’t cheating...

[Spicoli]

Oi vey not smart. Has to fall under recreational drug regardless of how dumb and self destructive it is for him. But if it's on the banned substances list then dirty is dirty in their eyes I suppose. Makes you wonder how much the promotional yo-yo and fight fall outs have been mashed in with personal habits and partying it up. He may not be suspended but for a kid just realizing the 'big time' and fame he needs to get his head right. It is the WBC so you never really know what they'll do. Didn't Cuadras test 'dirty' for alcohol and Sulieman talked about saving his life and helping him with personal rehab etc etc . It was like a sympathy suspension the way he sold it. "Alcohol"..mm hmm.

[Spicoli]

They stripped him . What an inconsistent 'make it up as we go' bunch of clowns.

[p4pking]

Nobody has any idea if he actually has a problem with it, bit sanctimonious to be saying he has to get his head right or anything like that. Could be something he does at a party once in a blue moon. It’s a stimulant, wouldn’t affect a young athlete one way or another in the absolute slightest unless it’s a habit that affects other lifestyle choices. Stripping him is an absolute joke, and so is anyone getting on a high horse over this imo. God only knows how many athletes have done it here and there.