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Benavidez, Smith Near October Showdown; Yarde as Backup

6/18/2025

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David Benavidez and Callum Smith are on the brink of finalizing an exciting October showdown in the U.S., with Las Vegas and Dallas in the running as venues. Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has confirmed that talks are active, but if they falter, Anthony Yarde could step in. Canelo Alvarez remains off the table for Benavidez.

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Story summary

David Benavidez and Callum Smith are on the brink of finalizing an exciting October showdown in the U.S., with Las Vegas and Dallas in the running as venues. Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has confirmed that talks are active, but if they falter, Anthony Yarde could step in. Canelo Alvarez remains off the table for Benavidez.