David Benavidez is wasting no time planning his next move in the ring—and he's taking shots at Canelo Alvarez along the way.

Just days after demolishing Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in his cruiserweight debut, "The Mexican Monster" is already looking ahead. That brutal six-round knockout on Saturday at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena wasn't just a win—it was a statement. Benavidez walked away with the WBA and WBO world titles, proving he's a force to be reckoned with at 200 pounds, just as he was at super middleweight and light heavyweight.

For years, Benavidez's career played out in Canelo Alvarez's shadow. He called out the Mexican superstar repeatedly, especially after dismantling Caleb Plant in 2023. But Canelo never answered. "He's scared," Benavidez said bluntly. And without ever throwing a punch at him, Benavidez took something precious: this year's Cinco de Mayo fight date, one of boxing's most coveted slots.

Speaking just three days after what he calls his most fulfilling victory, Benavidez looked like he hadn't been touched. That's the kind of fighter he is—relentless pressure, unconventional volume, and combination speed that leaves opponents wilting. He brought that pain to super middleweight, where at 21 he became the youngest champion in division history. He brought it to light heavyweight, winning the WBC title. And now, cruiserweight has felt his wrath.

So what's next? Benavidez has options—and he's not short on ambition. There's unfinished business at light heavyweight, more challenges at cruiserweight, and even a potential showdown with Oleksandr Usyk at heavyweight, floated by the sport's top financier, Turki Alalshikh.

"That definitely interests me," Benavidez said. "A lot of people don't think I could beat Usyk, but if I put my mind to it and trained for a year… I could beat anyone in the world."

For now, a more realistic target is Jai Opetaia, the most technically skilled puncher in the cruiserweight division. Either way, Benavidez is done waiting for anyone—especially Canelo. The Mexican Monster is ready to make his own path, and he's not slowing down.