“Oscar De La Hoya – Canelo AVOIDING Benavidez – Out pricing himself with 200 million demand!”
In the realm of professional boxing, Oscar De La Hoya has recently voiced his opinion on a hot topic, stirring the pot, and causing quite the stir amongst fans and experts alike. The issue at hand? The ongoing speculation surrounding the potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez.
The boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has insinuated that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is sidestepping a bout with former WBC Super Middleweight Champion, David Benavidez. The crux of his assertion rests on Alvarez’s monumental demand for a $200 million purse to step in the ring with Benavidez.
De La Hoya, who has first-hand experience with the financial complexities of boxing, claimed, “Canelo is avoiding Benavidez by pricing himself out with a $200 million demand.” This statement sparked waves of discussion across various boxing forums and social media platforms.
Price negotiations are a common occurrence in the boxing world, often serving as a strategic maneuver to deflect less-desired fights. If a boxer demands an exorbitant purse that opponents or promoters are unlikely to agree to, they effectively dodge the match without formally rejecting it, saving face in the public eye.
Hailed as one of the sport’s leading pound-for-pound fighters, Canelo Alvarez has built a solid reputation that warrants high-paying matchups. However, the widely circulated figure of $200 million has raised eyebrows considering it’s nearly double what he earned for his recent high-profile fight against Billy Joe Saunders.
The Mexican superstar’s seemingly problematic price proposition could be perceived as a strategic ploy against engaging in the boxing ring with the dangerous David Benavidez. Known for his power and precision, Benavidez’s iron-clad record and lofty standing in the super middleweight division confer him the potential to upset Alvarez’s fortune.
De La Hoya’s critique comes upon the heels of a wider conversation within the boxing community regarding Canelo’s choice of opponents. Critics argue that although the Mexican champion has fought several top-rated fighters, he has been largely selecting opponents who do not pose a significant threat to his reign.
Recently, Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion, added fuel to this conversation by alleging Canelo has been handpicking his rivals for comfortable wins and calling out for his contest with Benavidez.
David Benavidez, on the other hand, has expressed his enthusiasm for a fight against Canelo. “I have a lot of respect for Canelo. He’s the No.1 pound-for-pound, but I’d love to get in the ring with him,” stated Benavidez in a recent interview.
Benavidez’s clear determination to fight Alvarez and De La Hoya’s bold claim has triggered speculation and excitement amongst fans and critics. However, as the sport goes, until we see official contracts signed or hear an announcement from either camp, this remains a tantalizing hypothetical.
As De La Hoya’s statement reverberates in the boxing sphere, it remains to be seen whether Canelo will accept the challenge from the former Super Middleweight champion or continue the alleged trend of skirting around high-risk opponents with excessive payout demands.
This game of cat and mouse is nothing new to the boxing world, and it will be intriguing to see how this drama unfolds in the coming weeks. As enthusiasts, experts, and the boxing community are eagerly watching, the final decision is, as always, in the tight fists of Canelo Alvarez.
