David Benavidez recently made headlines by reaching out to Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia, seeking help in arranging a fight against Canelo Alvarez. The unbeaten Benavidez is in desperate need of a significant amount of money, estimated to be around $150-200 million, in order to entice the superstar Canelo (60-2-2, 39 KOs) into the ring. Benavidez’s plea for financial support is both intriguing and somewhat desperate, as he appears to be willing to go to great lengths to secure this highly anticipated bout.
In his plea for assistance, Benavidez made a rather unusual offer to fight for free if Canelo emerges victorious, and to donate a portion of his purse to charity if he emerges victorious against the Mexican boxing sensation. However, the lack of specifics in terms of how much of his purse he would actually donate raises some doubts about the sincerity of his offer. Additionally, the fact that he would be facing a smaller and older opponent in Canelo further calls into question the true motivations behind Benavidez’s proposal.
Benavidez went on to suggest that a fight between himself and Canelo in Saudi Arabia would be the biggest Mexican vs. Mexican American bout in boxing history, and that it would be a spectacle worthy of global attention. His appeal to Turki Alalshikh to help bring this fight to fruition indicates just how serious he is about making this dream match a reality. However, the reliance on external financial support to make this fight happen raises concerns about Benavidez’s ability to secure significant fights on his own merit.
While Benavidez’s intentions may appear noble on the surface – fighting for pride, glory, and the greater good – there are lingering doubts about the true nature of his motivations. The appeal to Alalshikh for financial backing and the somewhat vague promises regarding charitable donations raise questions about whether Benavidez’s cry for help is truly driven by a desire to achieve greatness in the ring, or if there are other underlying factors at play.
David Benavidez’s recent plea for financial assistance in arranging a fight against Canelo Alvarez raises some valid concerns about his true intentions and motivations. While the desire to make history with a high-profile bout is understandable, the reliance on external support and the ambiguity surrounding his proposed charitable donations cast doubt on the authenticity of his cry for help. Only time will tell whether Benavidez’s strategy will pay off, or if it will ultimately be overshadowed by questions about his true motives.