The original plan was for David Benavidez to fight Jose Uzcategui on August 28 in Phoenix, Arizona. But promoters found it necessary to postpone the fight when the Phoenix-native tested positive for the Covid virus.
The good news for boxing fans is that the fight will still happen at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The new date for the boxing match is November 13.
David Benavidez is undefeated in his 24 professional fights. He knocked out 21 previous opponents.
David Benavidez made history in 2018 when he became the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history. He was stripped of his title a short time later when he tested positive for cocaine. The 24-year-old is anxious for another opportunity to reach the top of his division.
Benavidez will no doubt watch closely when Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant fight for the undisputed middleweight championship a week before his fight with Uzcategui. A victory against Uzcategui could position Benavidez to challenge the winner of the undisputed showdown.
Many boxing insiders feel the combination of size, power, and speed possessed by David Benavidez can represent a problem for Canelo or Plant. Benavidez has expressed his desire to fight either champion on many occasions.
Jose Uzcategui comes into the fight with a record of 31-4 with 26 knockouts. He is also a former super middleweight titleholder.
Jose Benavidez, David´s older brother, will also appear on the fight card. His opponent is Francisco Emanuel Torres of Argentina. The elder Benavidez brother possesses talent but has seen his career stall due to injury and inactivity.
Jose Benavidez has emerged victorious in 27 of his 28 professional fights. He finished 18 boxing matches with knockouts. The lone loss for the elder Benavidez was in his last fight against pound-for-pound great Terrence Crawford. Jose is hoping to get his once-promising career back on track with a victory in Phoenix.