So, I wanted to figure out what’s up with David Benavidez’s suspension. Here’s how I went about it.
First, I started digging around for info on why he got suspended. I saw that back in September 2018, it came out that Benavidez tested positive for cocaine. It was from a sample collected in August by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA), man, that’s a bummer. Because of that, the WBC stripped him of his title and he got a four-month suspension. It ended in February 2019. So I marked that down as a key event.
Then, I looked into why people are saying Canelo Alvarez won’t fight Benavidez. Some folks think Canelo’s on his way out and doesn’t want any more tough fights. He’s older and has way more fights under his belt, you know? Seems like he’s just trying to make some cash and retire with his titles. I thought that perspective was interesting, so I made a note of it.
Next, I went back to 2018 when the news first broke about Benavidez failing a drug test and losing his WBC super middleweight title. Apparently, VADA caught him. I realized this was a big turning point in his career.
I also read that Benavidez started his career with seven wins in Mexico. That gave him some good experience. He hit the big time in 2017 when he snagged the WBC middleweight title at just 20 years old. That was cool to see, so I included that in my notes.
More Details I Dug Up
- I found out that the NSAC suspended him after a fight on June 15th in Las Vegas, where he was in the co-main event. They said it was because of the damage he took. I wrote that down too, it seems important.
- People are buzzing about wanting Canelo to fight Benavidez. It would be a huge fight. But some say it’s the other way around – that Benavidez messed up his own chances. I guess he’s gotta live with that now.
- I came across an interview with his dad and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr., on 210BoxingTV. He said they’ve sent something to try and force a mandatory fight against Canelo. I added that to my notes, it’s a big deal.
Finally, I learned that Benavidez has decided to move up to the 175-pound division. This felt like a big decision, probably influenced by all this drama. I wrapped up my research there.
So, that’s how I figured out what happened with David Benavidez’s suspension. It was a wild ride of research, but I think I got the full picture now.
