09/04/2026
Jose Benavidez Sr. is not convinced Jai Opetaia is the threat many boxing fans believe he is. 🥊🔥
Following David Benavidez’s dominant cruiserweight title victory over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, attention has quickly shifted toward a possible showdown with Opetaia. While many see the Australian as one of the division’s toughest challenges, Team Benavidez appears completely confident heading into any potential matchup.
Benavidez Sr. openly questioned Opetaia’s defense, durability, and overall skill set, insisting that David’s pressure, power, and aggression would be too much to handle. After seeing critics doubt Benavidez before the Zurdo fight, his camp now believes “The Mexican Monster” is capable of overwhelming anyone placed in front of him at cruiserweight.
Whether the fight eventually happens or not, the confidence from Team Benavidez is sending a clear message to the division.