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Interviewed by Jim What.
What: I'm sitting here with Massimo Benvenuti ahead of his Middleweight Championship fight with Arnavut Sevket on May 22nd. Massimo, you are currently the only man in Highland Games history to hold a title more than once. What would it mean to you to take that belt home for a third time?
Benvenuti: It would be awesome, and it would confirm to the fans that I'm the GOAT of the most competitive division in Highland Games history. You know it's true, this division has proven to be a fucking shark tank!. That being said, I'm 1-1 against the current champion Sevket, so I feel like I have definitely a good shot at taking the belt home
What: Out of all of the competitors you've faced, including those you've taken on multiple times, who would you say your favourite opponent has been? Who was the biggest rival that you're most proud to have shared your history with?
Benvenuti: Grant Morrison for sure... We've had history together since the UXC days when I was a young contender and beat him before he was even champion in the organization, and was denied a shot at him because of a corrupt management. Then on my second win against him I beat him in a match for the undisputed HG middleweight championship. In our third and last fight, it was his turn to take the belt from me.
What: Yeah that third Grant Morrison fight was incredible to me. With him being 0-2, it was a long shot for him to win but he somehow pulled it out. I hope he returns to activity soon. What mistakes do you feel that you made in the first Sevket fight that you will try to fix now?
Benvenuti: Now I am a way more versatile fighter: Sevket could be the one taken down this time!
What: Thanks for talking to us today and good luck in your quest to become the first three time Highland Games Middleweight champion.
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