Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently took to social media to publicly criticize Canelo Alvarez for his alleged fear of facing David Benavidez. However, De La Hoya’s anger seems misplaced as he fails to recognize the generosity of Canelo towards one of his own fighters, Jaime Munguia. The Dodged Battle with the “Mexican
David Benavidez
During a recent podcast interview, David Benavidez made some shocking statements about boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez, who is preparing to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the light heavyweight division, expressed his long-standing desire to fight Canelo. Benavidez did not hold back and went on to criticize Canelo’s performance, claiming that the best version of Canelo
David Benavidez, undefeated super middleweight boxer, recently made comments regarding Canelo Alvarez’s invitation to the ring after his victory against Jaime Munguia. Benavidez feels that Canelo was mocking him by extending the invitation, rather than being genuine. This situation sheds light on the potential future matchup between the two fighters and the dynamics at play.
Canelo Alvarez is standing firm on his demand for $200 million for a potential fight against David Benavidez. Despite Benavidez outweighing him significantly on fight night, Canelo is adamant that the financial compensation must meet his expectations for the bout to take place. The major roadblock in making the Canelo-Benavidez fight a reality is the
Boxing analyst Tim Bradley has recently expressed his thoughts on the challenge that David Benavidez has issued to Canelo Alvarez, emphasizing the need for a response from the boxing superstar. Bradley highlights Canelo’s demand for $150-200 million as a clear indication of his respect for Benavidez and the tough fight that he would pose. The
David Benavidez, a former two-time WBC super middleweight champion, is making the move up to the light heavyweight division to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk. This transition means that Benavidez will no longer have the size advantage over his opponents that he once enjoyed at 168 pounds. Gvozdyk, with a record of 20-1 and 16 knockouts, presents
David Benavidez seems to have come to terms with the fact that his long-awaited showdown with Canelo Alvarez may never come to fruition. Despite his persistent calls for the fight, Canelo’s steep financial demands have effectively put an end to any hopes of a matchup between the two boxing titans. Benavidez expressed his frustration with
David Benavidez, known as the ‘Mexican Monster’, finds himself in a dubious position as he prepares to fight on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin event. Despite attempts by his father, Jose Benavidez Sr., to paint this as an honor, it raises concerns about David’s standing as a potential pay-per-view (PPV) attraction.
Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican boxing phenom, has always been known for his determination and unwavering confidence in his abilities. In a recent interview, he made it clear that he will not cave to the demands of fans or other fighters when it comes to selecting his opponents. Despite growing pressure to face off against David
David Benavidez, a rising star in the world of boxing, is set to fight on June 22nd for the WBC interim light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Gvozyk. This fight will take place on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin on Amazon Video PPV. While it may seem unusual to see Benavidez fighting on
There has been growing criticism towards Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez for not arranging a fight against David Benavidez. Former world champions, including Mike Tyson, Paulie Malignaggi, and Tim Bradley, have all expressed their disappointment in Canelo for not giving fans the fight they desire. Cultural Expectations Tim Bradley, in particular, emphasized that it is Canelo’s
The potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez is still in the cards according to former Showtime executive Stephen Espinoza. Despite the Mexican star’s upcoming fight against Jaime Munguia on May 4th, Espinoza believes that the possibility of a showdown between Canelo and Benavidez is not completely off the table. Financial Challenges for PBC
It is no secret that promoter Bernard Hopkins has expressed his belief that Canelo Alvarez is intentionally delaying a much-anticipated mega-fight against David Benavidez. Hopkins suggests that Canelo is strategically holding off on facing the younger and larger Benavidez until the tail end of his career. The question remains, what could potentially derail this fight
Saudi promoter His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is gearing up for a massive boxing showdown in December, pitting David Benavidez against the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight. His ambitious plans highlight his determination to bring high-stakes boxing to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The road to the anticipated mega-fight is certainly not without its
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.