David Benavidez issued a public apology for his behavior during a recent DAZN interview. Appearing inebriated while Chris Mannix covered Diego Pacheco’s Las Vegas fight, the incident quickly became public. Addressing this directly on Instagram, Benavidez stated, “I just want to take this time to apologize to all my fans and to the people that saw me last night drunk … I am sorry to let you down and have one too many drinks. I am sorry that I embarrassed myself and everyone that respects me.”
For Benavidez, who boasts an undefeated record of 28 wins, including 24 KOs, maintaining a professional image is crucial as he eyes a match with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in the competitive super middleweight division. His past issues, such as losing the WBC 168-pound title due to being overweight and testing positive for cocaine, have already hindered his career progression. This latest episode on DAZN highlights the importance of self-discipline and the impact of personal behavior on professional opportunities.
Canelo Alvarez, a four-division champion and the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion, is selective about his opponents, favoring fighters who demonstrate commitment and hard work. This preference led him to fight Jaime Munguia on May 4, sidelining a potential match with Benavidez.
Benavidez's upcoming June fight against former light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk offers him a chance for redemption and to work toward a high-profile bout with Alvarez or the winner of the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol undisputed light heavyweight title fight. His commitment to ensuring such incidents "will never happen again" shows his awareness of the stakes and his desire to regain trust.
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