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Kyrone Davis ready to throw a spanner in the works against David Benavidez this Saturday night

Kyrone Davis vs Anthony Dirrell. Photo credit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions

Super middleweight Kyrone ‘Shut It Down’ Davis 16-2-1 (6) has warned David ‘El Bandera Roja’ Benavidez 24-0 (21) not to count his chickens before they hatch ahead of their clash at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday night.

The 27-year-old stepped in at late notice to replace Jose Uzcategui 31-4 (26) after the Venezuelan tested positive to a banned substance.

Benavidez, 24, of Phoenix, Arizona has been vocal this week about his desire to challenge undisputed 168-pound champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 57-1-2 (39) following the Mexican superstar’s victory over Caleb Plant 21-1 (12) this past weekend.

But Davis believes he should pump his brakes.

“Sometimes with stepping-stones, you trip,” Davis said. “We’ve seen it happen plenty of times. My job is to make sure Saturday night isn’t his night. I’m looking to have a good time and put my all into it.

“I’ve been doing this my whole life. Stepping up on two weeks’ notice is nothing for me. A guy trying to cheat is disrespectful to the sport. It’s my duty to the sport to step in,

“This is going to be a world class fight. I’m coming to fight and I’m coming to win.”

Davis, of Wilmington, Delaware by way of New Jersey, delivered a career-best performance when he held former two-time WBC super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell 34-2-2 (25) to a split draw in February.

He believes that experience will put him in good stead against the undefeated Benavidez, who stopped Dirrell in nine frames two years ago.

“I showed that I can fight on this level against Anthony Dirrell,” Davis said. “That performance put me in position to get this fight. I’m looking to put on a show. We’re going to have a good time.

“All good things must come to an end. His knockout streak is cool, but who you fight matters. I’m nicknamed ‘Shut It Down’, not lay down. He’s supposed to want to put on a great show, but I’m looking to do what I have to do to win.

“I’m always ready. When they call me and tell me it’s time to fight, I’m ready to go. I’ve had some experience taking fights on short notice. Every time we go through something, we take it and apply it to everything we do going forward.

“To see my name in the big lights, is a gratifying feeling. But it’s not just great to be here, I want to show what I can do at this level.

“I’m a smart fighter and my style changes depending on my opponent. We have a game plan and I’m going to follow it.

“I’ve never lost over 160 pounds. All of my losses were from shrinking down to 154 pounds. I’m feeling great at this weight and I’m ready for any way that this fight goes. I’m mentally and physically prepared.

“I can guarantee a great fight and that I’m going to win.”

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