@yamanakaDavid Benavidez could be moving up for a cruiserweight unification with WBC champ Noel Mikaelian. Promoter expects the deal to be done this week for a November fight.
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Benavidez vs Mikaelian cruiserweight unification
Photo by @yamanaka· Jul 29, 2026· David Benavidez
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The image focuses on two boxers facing each other intensely. They are in a boxing ring with a blurred background of stadium lights. The mood is serious and anticipatory, typical of a fight promotion. A notable detail is the intense stare between the two fighters. ON-SCREEN TEXT: BOXINGSCENE BEN AVIDEZ VS MIKAELIAN EXPECTED TO BE SIGNED THIS WEEK BOXINGSCENE.COM
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