After the Dust Settles: What’s Next for Benavidez, Tank Davis, and the Canelo-Crawford Rematch?
- NICHOLAS Bowes
- May 5
- 2 min read
The "Super Saturday" aftermath is here, and the boxing world isn't slowing down. With David Benavidez officially a two-division champion and Naoya Inoue proving his P4P dominance yet again, the focus has shifted to the summer schedule and the return of some of the sport's biggest enigmas.
Whether you're training in the gym or debating the rankings online, here is the state of the game today.
1. David Benavidez: The Cruiserweight King or Bivol’s Next Rival? Following his devastating 6th-round knockout of Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez this past weekend, David Benavidez has left the super-middleweight division in his rearview mirror.
Despite now holding belts at 200 lbs, "El Monstro" has already signaled that he isn't finished with the light-heavyweights. Rumors are intensifying about a clash with Dmitry Bivol or even a cross-over challenge against Jai Opetaia.
The Technical Shift: Benavidez proved his power translates to cruiserweight, but his speed—honed with lightweight pro-style gloves, remains his greatest weapon against naturally larger men.
2. Gervonta "Tank" Davis: The Comeback is Real The biggest news for the lightweight division is that Gervonta "Tank" Davis is finally in active negotiations for a return. After a lengthy layoff following his draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in early 2025, "Tank" is reportedly eyeing a summer showdown against the undefeated Floyd "Kid Austin" Schofield.
The Timeline: Reports suggest the fight could land in July or August 2026.
The Stakes: Davis needs to reclaim his momentum as the face of American boxing. For fans, this means watching one of the most explosive counter-punchers back in his element.
3. Canelo vs. Crawford II: The Door is Closing? While Turki Alalshikh has been vocal about bringing Terence Crawford out of retirement for a blockbuster rematch with Canelo Alvarez, "Bud" is remaining firm on his decision to stay away.
Crawford, who retired unbeaten after moving up two divisions to beat Canelo in September 2025, seems content with his legacy. Meanwhile, Canelo is preparing for a return later this year, likely against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, following recovery from elbow surgery. 4. Tuesday Fight Preview: The Tszyu Factor Down under, the next generation of the Tszyu dynasty is back. Nikita Tszyu faces Oscar Diaz tomorrow, May 6th, despite ongoing concerns about a recurring left-hand injury.
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