THis matches, which every boxing fan would love to see, continue to become more and more of a pipe dream as time passes. Canelo Alvarez and david benavides It would have been one of the most anticipated fights in recent boxing history.
But for now, that's off track with both fighters heading in different directions. and it may never be.
David Benavidez takes down Canelo Alvarez
Appearing on the Fresh and Fit podcast, Benavidez said a lot, but when it came to Canelo, he didn't say anything.
It has been three years since I received compulsory education. That will never happen. I just want to give the fans the best fight…Canelo is with all the bulls, 'he needs respect', I'm not going to kneel to anyone. The only reason this fight isn't happening is because he wants 150 million, 200 million, but that's ridiculous. That tells me he's scared.
Benavidez accused Alvarez of being a hypocrite for not fighting the Mexican in his next bout, before turning around and agreeing to fight Alvarez. Jaime Munguia. He thinks Canelo is.lose a lot of respect“With my fellow countrymen and the boxing industry.
he believes Canelo is nearing retirementand thinks he just wants to raise as much money as possible while avoiding the dangerous Benavidez.
Benavidez fights on same card as Gervonta Davis
Benavidez revealed several other things during his appearance. First, he said it would be: Fight on the same card as Gervonta “Tank” Davis After the match with Oleksandr Gvozdyk.It is scheduled to be held at June.
If Benavidez beats Gvozdyk, he No.1 challenger to winner Dmitri Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev. Benavidez appears to be on track to fight at 175 pounds for the time being, which would rule out Canelo.