“There are very few individuals that I would not enter the ring against, and Benavidez is among them,” Paul mentioned to ESPN, speaking of the undefeated WBC light heavyweight titleholder. “That guy is on another level. His strength, speed, stamina, relentless punching, and intense pressure are unmatched,” Paul stated. “Your hits don’t faze him at all. He possesses enormous forearms that stretch from the bottom of his hip to the top of his head. You cannot penetrate his defense.”
