@yamanakaBenavidez vs Mikaelian was locked in for a December 12 unification in Glendale, Arizona, but Zuffa Boxing has since announced Mikaelian will face Jai Opetaia on September 12 instead. #DavidBenavidez
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Benavidez vs Mikaelian December 12
Photo by @yamanaka· Aug 5, 2026· David Benavidez
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The image focuses on two boxers facing each other intensely, likely before a fight. The mood is serious and confrontational, with a dramatic lighting style. The boxers' determined expressions and the blurred boxing ring background create a sense of anticipation. ON-SCREEN TEXT: BOXINGSCENE DECEMBER 12 DATE WAS AGREED BETWEEN PROMOTERS FOR BENAVIDEZ VS MIKAELLAN BOXINGSCENE.COM
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