David Benavidez reportedly is in need of an opponent again.
The super middleweight titleholder was tentatively set to defend his belt against Caleb Truax, possibly on April 18, according to reports. However, according to ESPN, Truax has pulled out of the fight. No explanation was reported.
Benavidez (22-0, 19 KOs) is coming off an impressive ninth-round stoppage of Anthony Dirrell in September, which allowed him to regain the belt stripped from him when he tested positive for cocaine.
The Arizonan was supposed to make a mandatory defense against Avni Yildirim but Yildirim was injured, which gave Benavidez the opportunity to face someone of his choice.
Benavidez is expected to face fellow titleholder Caleb Plant as soon as this year but it’s too early for that showdown.