David Benavidez, the former two-time WBC super middleweight champion, has taken aim at undisputed super middleweight king, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. In a recent interview, Benavidez RIPS Canelo “SCARED” of fight, and makes it clear that he does not buy into Canelo’s reasons for not engaging him in the ring.
Canelo, widely regarded as one of the finest boxers of his generation, recently became the undisputed super middleweight champion by defeating Caleb Plant. However, according to Benavidez, the Mexican superstar is hesitant to put his belts on the line against him. Benavidez has been calling out Canelo for a fight for some time now but hasn’t received any substantial response.
Canelo has shown his dominance in the super middleweight division, facing and beating the best fighters the division has to offer. Yet, he has not addressed Benavidez’s calls for a bout. Critics suggest that this is because Benavidez presents a unique challenge to Canelo. Standing at 6’1″, with an impressive record of 24 wins, no losses, and 21 knockouts, Benavidez has the potential to pose a serious threat to Canelo’s undisputed reign.
Benavidez has been outspoken about his frustration with Canelo’s lack of response. “I think he’s scared,” said Benavidez in a recent interview. He then went on to slam Canelo’s reasons for avoiding a fight, saying, “His excuses are not adding up. It seems clear to me that he’s avoiding a fight.“
It is worth noting that Canelo’s team has previously explained that their choice to avoid a bout with Benavidez is due to a business decision. Canelo is after the “big money” fights. Critics argue whether Benavidez can deliver the financial draw that Canelo’s team is after. However, Benavidez insists that the real reason lies in Canelo’s fear of losing his undisputed status.
Canelo’s team has also pointed to Benavidez’s past issues outside the ring as a contributing factor to their hesitation. Benavidez lost his WBC title in 2020 due to weight issues, and prior to that, a positive drug test led to him being stripped of his title in 2018. Though Benavidez has since returned to the ring and has been dominant, these events have raised questions about his reliability.
Still, Benavidez continues to make waves in the boxing world. In his most recent fight, he scored a dominant seventh-round stoppage victory over Kyrone Davis. With this win, he has once again positioned himself towards a potential showdown with Canelo.
While Canelo has not directly responded to Benavidez’s recent comments, his achievements speak for themselves. Canelo is the first Mexican boxer to become an undisputed champion and only the sixth in history to achieve this accolade in any weight division. His resume is stacked with victories over some of the most elite fighters in the sport, asserting his standing as a formidable champion.
In summary, the boxing world eagerly awaits a potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez. Despite Benavidez’s claims of Canelo being scared, the true reasons behind the avoidance remain unclear. Whether it’s a business decision, concern over Benavidez’s reliability, or something more, as it stands, boxing fans around the globe will continue to anticipate a clash between these two titans of the sport.
