Notorious boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has put forth his candid views on the ongoing boxing scenario. According to De La Hoya, rising star Canelo Alvarez is deliberately avoiding a showdown with David Benavidez, without a reasonable cause, suggesting he is outpricing himself. This sudden revelation has sent a ripple through the boxing fraternity.
So what led Hoya, a former boxing world champion, to comment on Alvarez’s decision? Canelo Alvarez, a four-division boxing champion, has been coined the ‘face of boxing’. His skills are incomparable and the rate at which he has been dispatching competitors is commendable. However, Alvarez’s decision not to fight with Benavidez, a two-time former WBC super middleweight champion, has raised eyebrows. For someone who has risen through the ranks, like Alvarez, rejecting a fight against Benavidez, makes a little sense.
Recently, De La Hoya argued that Alvarez, despite his superior battle record and stronger fanbase, is purposefully avoiding Benavidez due to financial reasons. To put it simply, he suggested that Canelo is attempting to manipulate his boxing earnings to keep the fights within his financial comfort zone, hence outpricing himself.
This comes as a surprise because, in this competitive boxing universe, avoiding rivals is an uncommon phenomenon. Boxers are famed for their courage and audacity to take down the opponent, irrespective of their stature. However, if De La Hoya’s revelations are to be believed – one of the biggest stars to currently feature in the boxing ring, is carefully stepping back.
De La Hoya’s perspective of Alvarez’s decision is intriguing. After all, he has vast experience both as a former boxing champion and as a current promoter. Therefore, his comments can neither be treated lightly nor outrightly dismissed. They provide a perspective to us, the fans, the media, and even to the decision-makers in the boxing fraternity, to the hidden aspects of a boxer’s life that are often masked under the glamour and glitz of their fame.
However, following De La Hoya’s comments, it is essential to point out the potential ramifications for the sport and the concerned players. Alvarez’s alleged actions might affect his reputation as an all-time boxer, who is known to face anyone, anywhere. At the same time, David Benavidez, who has tools and power to provide Canelo a real challenge, is left without a true contender.
The truth, as they say, has many faces. It can also be seen from Alvarez’s point of view. He has fought the very best in the business and earned his place at the summit. Therefore, it could also be argued that he has the right to make decisions about his fights in the best interests of his career. The point here is not to argue or judge, but to state facts and observations, perhaps to draw the curtain from another side of professional boxing.
As an afterthought, one cannot help but hope for a showdown between Alvarez and Benavidez. This is a long-anticipated match that boxing fans are waiting for. In the end, it will be a grand spectacle, a feast for the eyes and ears, a show of sportsmanship, courage, and above all, the true spirit of boxing.
So, will Canelo reconsider his decision? Will we get to see the much-anticipated Alvarez versus Benavidez showdown? That’s a question only time can answer! Unquote.
