Benavidez Ready for a Fight With Ben Whittaker, His Father Says

Jose Benavidez Sr. reacted to the recent win by British Light Heavyweight boxer Ben Whittaker.

“Let’s do it! We want to give the fans what they want to see. Leave comments — we’re ready — Eddie Hearn and Ben Whittaker,” Benavidez wrote.

Previously, Ben had been mentioned by the Benavidez team in the context of a potential U.K. debut for David.

David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KO) stopped Anthony Yarde in his last fight. The bout ended by seventh-round TKO.

Ben Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KO) won his most recent fight against Benjamin Gavazi by seventh-round TKO.