David Benavidez to fight Michal Cieslak on Dec 5, Ortiz vs Thurman in co-feature

• David Benavidez will fight Michal Cieslak for the WBC cruiserweight title on Dec 5 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
• Vergil Ortiz Jr. will face Keith Thurman in the co-feature after a 13-month layoff.
• Both fights are part of a championship doubleheader event.
• The event will be broadcast on pay-per-view.
• David Benavidez no longer needs a fight with Canelo Alvarez to cement his legacy.