Canelo Alvarez faced Jaime Munguia in an exciting bout and emerged victorious once again, cementing his reign as the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO champion. The Mexican champion showcased his skills and defeated challenger Munguia in a unanimous decision victory. During the post-fight conference, the spotlight shifted towards the possibility of a clash between Alvarez and undefeated former two-time champion David Benavidez. However, Alvarez’s response was not definitive.
When asked about his next move, the champion said he doesn’t know right now. “I’ll rest, I’m gonna enjoy my family. But if the money is right, I can fight right now. I fought everybody, they said I’m not gonna fight, I fought all of them. So, right now, I can do whatever I want. And I’m Mexican.
Alvarez shows disinterest in fighting Benavidez
Alvarez’s reluctance to take the fight with Benavidez comes with a heavy price. Dismissing reports of a $55 million offer from Benavidez’s camp, Alvarez stressed the need for a significantly higher purse, indicating the range from $150 million to $200 million. He dismissed Benavidez’s potential as a worthy opponent, claiming that the challenger only rehydrates by 25 pounds over the 168-pound limit.
The “Monster” has moved up to light heavyweight
Benavidez has made the strategic decision to move up to the light heavyweight division following Canelo’s apparent disinterest in a potential fight. Benavidez is now set to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as part of the undercard of the Gervonta Davis-Frank Martin bout. Benavidez’s move comes in the wake of his impressive win over Demetrius Andrade in November, where he stopped Andrade’s undefeated streak in the 168-pound weight class. While Alvarez appears to be focused on other opponents, including an anticipated matchup with Edgar Berlanga, Benavidez has opted to explore opportunities in higher weight classes.
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By moving up to the light heavyweight division, Benavidez looks to potentially be open for lucrative future matchups, including the possibility of facing the winner of the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol bout, which is being rescheduled. This underlines the 27-year-old’s determination to advance his boxing career and face new challenges for further success.
