Tyson and Jones urge Benavidez to fight Usyk at heavyweight
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Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. are urging David Benavidez to move up to heavyweight for a superfight against Oleksandr Usyk, calling it a historic and winnable matchup for the 29-year-old champion. Benavidez, the WBO and WBC cruiserweight champion, recently knocked out Gilberto Ramirez. Jones believes Usyk is an easier fight than Dmitry Bivol, while Tyson praises the stylistic clash, noting Usyk’s speed and Benavidez’s higher punch output. Usyk, a former cruiserweight, is reportedly focused on facing Deontay Wilder next. Benavidez previously moved up in weight, and history shows light heavyweights like Jones and Michael Moorer succeeding at heavyweight, though securing the fight remains uncertain.