Bradley Tells Canelo: “Be a Man and Fight David Benavidez”
Earlier this week, Timothy Bradley, a former two-division world champion, bluntly advised WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring Super Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez to “be a man and fight David Benavidez”. Bradley’s clarion call is reverberating in the boxing world, amplifying the anticipation for a boxing showdown between Canelo and former world champion Benavidez.
This was not the first time Bradley has been vocal on compelling Canelo. The former champ has continually called for a matchup between his sparring partner, David Benavidez, and the current titleholder. Bradley, who sits on top of a commendable career cataloged with high-powered boxing matches, believes that this would be a step in the right direction for Canelo, especially if he’d remain in the super middleweight division.
The stats certainly back up Bradley’s call. With a 24-0 undefeated record, Benavidez is among the division’s top fighters. However, numerous circumstances, including a failure to meet the weight limit and a positive cocaine test in the past, led to him being stripped of his WBC titles twice. Despite these setbacks, Benavidez has shown his mettle and emerged as one of the most formidable fighters in the division.
“If Canelo Alvarez is going to stay at super middleweight, be a man and fight David Benavidez.
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Although Bradly’s impassioned call resonated with a majority of boxing fanatics, Canelo’s camp is yet to respond officially. Canelo recently posted a record seven-fight, 168-pound division undisputed championship, becoming the first boxer to achieve such a feat. His place at the top is unchallenged, and he sits proud in the throne of middleweight division glory.
However, David Benavidez is not an opponent Canelo can easily dismiss. The two-weight world champion, with his combined power and speed, could prove to be a formidable challenge for Canelo if the fight ever materializes. Benavidez’s knockout ratio of 85% is impressive and projects him as a threat to Alvarez in a potential matchup.
So, why is there hesitation on Canelo’s part? Some argue that Canelo, now 31, is strategically maneuvering through his boxing career, aiming to reserve his legacy rather than take on all contenders. With lucrative fights in the horizon, it’s no secret that Alvarez is looking to maximize his revenue generation, and a battle with Benavidez might not top the priority list.
In Boxing, priorities change as champions evolve, but Bradley remains relentless in his call for Canelo to fight Benavidez. The former professional boxer’s bold challenge to Canelo is stirring debate and anticipation among boxing enthusiasts and analysts alike.
“Be a man and fight David Benavidez“, echoed Bradley once again during a recent interview, urging Alvarez to confront any fear or hesitation he may have about facing his sparring partner. Timothy Bradley’s persistence in pushing for this fight underscores his belief that Benavidez would be a worthy adversary for Canelo.
Whether or not fans will get to see a Canelo-Benavidez showdown remains uncertain. Still, Bradley’s challenge arms boxing enthusiasts with hope and intrigue, provoking passionate discussions at a time where the boxing world eagerly looks forward to the next big clash.
