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David Benavidez targeting former heavyweight champion for his first fight in the division

is seeking to establish himself as the pound-for-pound king within the next couple of years and his father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr, has now revealed an audacious four-fight plan that culminates with a heavyweight debut against a former world champion.

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