The boxing world has been buzzing ever since Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez delivered a poignant response to David Benavidez’s recent callout. Rolling with his newfound eminence after seizing the super-middleweight titles, Canelo stunned fans with his retort to Benavidez, exclaiming: “IM THE KING, I DO WHATEVER I WANT!“. Furthermore, he callously dismissed any talks about squaring off with former WBO welterweight champion, Terence Crawford, much to the dismay of many boxing enthusiasts.
Only weeks after his impressive triumph over Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo found himself surrounded by fresh challengers with Benavidez leading the pack. The 24-year-old Benavidez, a former WBC super-middleweight champion, has been lobbying for a fight against Alvarez, openly challenging the superstar multiple times. However, Canelo’s brutal disregard for his call to action has become the talk of the boxing community.
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, four-division world champion, remains one of the most formidable fighters in the sports circuit today. His journey from a teenage pugilist growing up in Guadalajara, to one of the richest and most popular athletes in the world, has been a thrilling spectacle. Alvarez has systematically demolished a plethora of adversaries that stood in his way, earning his prestigious status as a ‘king’ in the brutal chess game of boxing.
While many anticipated Alvarez to take up the challenge posited by Benavidez, his sharp, uninhibited response sent shockwaves through the community. His declaration of supremacy in the boxing ring, a clear testament to his reign, didn’t sit well with a few critics but largely electrified his fans, admiring Canelo’s audacious statement of sovereignty.
Simultaneously, Alvarez also squashed any prospective talks about a fight with Terence Crawford. Crawford, the former pound-for-pound king, had been speculated to face Canelo next in a high-stakes, potentially thrilling boxing showdown. However, with a single dismissive statement, Alvarez put a stop to any Crawford fight discussions.
It seems that Canelo’s catalogue of potential opponents will not star either Benavidez or Crawford. The Mexican superstar confirmed during a media interaction that both these fighters are currently not on his radar. While some fans expressed disappointment with Alvarez’s refusal to go up against these prominent competitors, many others admired his candidness and audacity.
Boxing observers have noted an increase in Alvarez’s confidence after his recent victories and the consolidation of his authority in the super-middleweight category. The 30-year-old’s reign as an undisputed champion has also been bolstered by an array of high-profile wins, including avenging his loss against Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the only blots in his glittering career record.
Only time can tell who Canelo will choose as his next opponent and if it will be a move guided by strategic prudence or a power demonstration. Facing off against a rising star like Benavidez or continuing the lineage of great superfights by taking on Crawford would undoubtedly send the boxing world into a frenzy. But as Canelo himself reminds us, he is the king and indeed, he does whatever he pleases.
In conclusion, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s assertive dismissal of any imminent fights with David Benavidez and Terence Crawford has created intense discussions among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. While some eagerly await an equally assertive challenger to contest Canelo’s ‘crown’, others wholeheartedly embrace his claim as the reigning monarch of the boxing world.
