The debate about who occupies the position of honor in Mexican boxing added a new analysis. The current unified light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion, David Benavídez, shared his thoughts on the technical qualities of the legends who have defined the trajectory of this sport in the country.

During an interview given to Luis Parra's communication channel, David Benavídez discarded the fans' usual position that places the "Great Mexican Champion" at the absolute top of historical records.

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For the boxer, tactical neatness on the rope defines the order of his personal classification.

"Well, the number one, the truth is, is Salvador Sánchez. Salvador Sánchez's technique, I don't think there will ever be another boxer like Salvador Sánchez," declared the fighter in his talk with Luis Parra, justifying the choice of the historic featherweight champion over other traditional figures of the discipline.

The list shared by the undefeated boxer also included names recognized for their respective world careers. The athlete listed champions of the stature of Julio César Chávez, Ricardo “Finito” López, Juan Manuel Márquez, Erik “Terrible” Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera, in addition to including contemporary figures from the super featherweight division such as Óscar Valdez and Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete.

David Benavídez's opinion on Óscar de la Hoya

The conversation with the interviewer incorporated the evaluation of those boxers with Mexican roots born in the United States, taking as the main reference the promoter and former champion of six weight divisions, Óscar de la Hoya. The boxer explained that, under certain eligibility criteria, the Golden Boy promoter would deserve to be ranked first on the all-time list.

David Benavídez's assessment of the “Golden Boy”'s career is based on the quality of the opposition he faced throughout his career. The 175 and 200 pound champion highlighted that technique and the willingness to directly take on the most dangerous challenges are the elements that give legitimacy to athletes.

"For me he is the first, for me he is a top three. Because what I liked about De La Hoya is that he fought everyone and has good technique, good defense, he did everything, he raised the sport a lot, he was the first Ryan García, he is a fighter who did a lot for the sport," argued the athlete in his appearance before Luis Parra's space.

To conclude his speech on the legacy of Aztec boxing, the boxer pointed out that the success of fighters of this nationality lies in the physical dedication they demonstrate in each of their appearances on international cards.

"There are others that I did not mention, but Mexican boxing will always be Mexican boxing. Because they fight with heart and give everything in the ring," concluded the boxer.