David Benavidez vacates WBA title, moves to cruiserweight division

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-02 03:55

David Benavidez has made a significant decision regarding his weight class ahead of his upcoming fight. He has vacated his WBA light heavyweight title. Benavidez is now set to face WBC cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak, with Jai Opetaia positioned to fight the winner of this bout. AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor · 2026-10-02 03:55

David Benavidez Just Made A Crucial Weight Decision Ahead Of His Next Fight

David Benavidez next fight: he vacated the WBA light heavyweight title and faces WBC cruiserweight champion Michal Cieslak, with Jai Opetaia waiting for the winner.