The boxing community is abuzz with discussions about Canelo Alvarez's decision to part ways with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and the implications for a potential fight with David Benavidez. Critics and fans alike speculate that Alvarez is avoiding Benavidez, who is seen as a challenging opponent due to his fighting style. Floyd Mayweather commented on the situation, suggesting that Benavidez needs to continue winning against top fighters to increase his appeal for high-profile matches. Meanwhile, Benavidez has expressed his readiness to fight Alvarez for a $5 million flat purse, stating he is not just after the payday but wants to give fans memorable fights. The PBC has indirectly called out Alvarez for ducking Benavidez, adding to the narrative that Alvarez's move away from PBC is a strategic avoidance.
David Benavidez has stated that he was willing to accept a $5million flat purse to fight Canelo Alvarez next: “I don't need Canelo. The only reason people fight Canelo is for a payday. I don't care about money. I care about winning titles and giving the fans the best fights…
Full interview from @ESPN as David Benavidez reacts to Canelo Alvarez splitting from Al Haymon's PBC. https://t.co/N8DmzagRV9
David Benavidez on Canelo Alvarez: “Him parting ways with PBC even though this fight was on the table - it speaks volumes. I'm not going to be waiting on Canelo… The reason why this fight is not happening is because Canelo doesn't want it to happen, plain and simple.” [@ESPN]
Caught up with David Benavidez in Miami, who tells ESPN he was willing to fight Canelo for $5 million flat. “Him parting ways with PBC, even though this fight … was on the table ... it just speaks volumes. I'm not going to be waiting on Canelo.” https://t.co/ymYUfrA2R3
Canelo should stop ducking David Benavidez. Take it from Roy Jones Jr himself. https://t.co/uELjPjuK28
Sampson Is Destroying David Benavidez’s Career‼️ If Benavidez is paying attention, he needs to talk to Eddie Hearn himself about future plans after his next fight..Til then a fight between Canelo & Benavidez will never happen..🤷🏽♂️ #Boxing https://t.co/fCI6Y9cdui
Floyd Mayweather on Canelo Alvarez not fighting David Benavidez: “If David Benavidez keeps beating fighter after fighter, and champion after champion, eventually he’ll be the man. And then everybody will want to fight him. Just like me, you have to wait your turn. David Benavidez…
The PBC Calls Canelo A Duck❓ In response to Canelo walking away, the PBC “X” account drops a subliminal post suggesting Canelo Alvarez is scared of David Benavidez..Wow‼️ #Boxing https://t.co/TcgtYMvKe2
Truth Be Told…‼️ David Benavidez would have beaten this version of Canelo via corner or referee stoppage..🤷🏽♂️ #Boxing https://t.co/CAYqJHprIw
David Benavidez was a HORRIBLE style match up for Canelo at this junction in his career. See why he ducked the Mexican Monster https://t.co/gCxmCIa9M6