In recent sports news, boxing fans are being treated to another spectacle out of the ring. Recently, David Benavidez reacted to a heated altercation between the boxing champions, Canelo Alvarez, and his former promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
The issue began when De La Hoya, himself a former world champion, made some disparaging remarks about his former protégé Canelo. This, in turn, led to some acrimonious exchanges between the two on social media that eventually spilled over into the public sphere. In a recent interview, Benavidez, a former two-time super middleweight champion, commented on the dispute.
“I was surprised by the heated exchange. I didn’t expect them to have such a public spar,” Benavidez said. He also provided his perspective on the beef between the two legendary figures in boxing. “Both Canelo and De La Hoya have contributed so much to boxing. However, it’s unfortunate that their differences brought about such a spectacle.”
The Mexican-American fighter continued to share his thoughts on the matter especially because it involves two of the most influential Latino figures in the boxing world. “As a Latino fighter myself, I’ve always admired both Canelo and De La Hoya. It’s unfortunate to see them at odds with one another.”
This isn’t the first time we have seen boxing rivalries being played out in and out of the ring. However, it’s rare when the altercation extends from fighter to promoter. Often, promoters receive the brunt of the fighter’s complaints about unfair match-ups or low compensation. However, Canelo’s heated comments towards De La Hoya paints a different story.
It’s clear that Benavidez is not alone in his surprise over the altercation between Canelo and De La Hoya. The boxing world is keenly watching as things unfold. Benavidez also tossed his hat in the ring for a potential match against Canelo, the reigning super middleweight world champion. “If I were to have a chance to fight Canelo, I would be ready” he stated confidently.
As things stand, it remains to be seen if things between Canelo and De La Hoya will settle down. Another subplot of the story is the pending lawsuit that Canelo has against his former promoter and Golden Boy Promotions, the company owned by De La Hoya. This adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing feud and points to a potential legal battle in the coming months.
The feud between two of boxing’s most significant figures is, certainly, a riveting spectacle. However, as Benavidez has expressed, it is the sport and its fans that stand to lose the most in such situations. The hope, amongst many boxing enthusiasts, is that the dispute will soon be sorted out and the focus can return to where it belongs – inside the ring.
For fans of boxing, and particularly of Canelo and De La Hoya, it has been an eventful season already. As the disputes and drama continue to unfold, we are reminded that the sport of boxing is not simply about punches and rounds in the ring, but also about the personalities and rivalries outside of it.
In the end, the boxing world will anxiously await the outcome of this ongoing feud, with everyone hoping that the focus shifts back to the sport itself. David Benavidez’s insightful comments give a fresh perspective and add a unique dimension to this intriguing story in world boxing. We hope for a swift resolution so the spotlight can return to the fighters, their skills, and the fights that make this sport so compelling.
