It’s not the Caleb many boxing fans would like to see David Benavidez fight but the deal reportedly is done.
Benavidez will defend his super middleweight title against former beltholder Caleb Truax on April 18 on Showtime, according to The Athletic. The site hasn’t been announced.
The fight could help build toward a title-unification showdown with the unbeaten Caleb Plant.
Benavidez (22-0, 19 KOs) is coming off an impressive ninth-round stoppage of Anthony Dirrell, which allowed him to regain the belt stripped from him when he tested positive for cocaine.
Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs) won a super middleweight title when he upset James DeGale by decision in 2017 but lost it in the rematch four months later.
The Minnesotan is coming off a majority-decision victory over David Basajjamivule on Jan. 25.