Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes that Terence Crawford and David Benavidez should fight each other next in order to position themselves as strong contenders for a match against Canelo Alvarez. Mayweather sees both Crawford and Benavidez as successful fighters who have been chasing Canelo, but haven’t been able to secure a fight with him yet. By facing each other and determining a clear winner, they would increase their popularity and pressure Canelo to face them.
Terence Crawford, with a record of 40-0, and 31 KOs, has been reluctant to move up to the super middleweight division to prove himself against opponents like Benavidez or David Morrell Jr. Despite his accomplishments in winning world titles in three weight classes, Crawford has not shown much ambition to challenge himself further. He seems to expect a fight with Canelo based on his past victories, overlooking the fact that his opponents may not have been big enough names to attract Canelo’s attention.
David Benavidez, the WBC interim super middleweight champion, is eager to fight Canelo and would not hesitate to face Crawford if offered the opportunity. However, the main obstacle seems to be Crawford’s reluctance to put in the hard work and earn the fight against Canelo. Mayweather suggests that both fighters should acknowledge that they are chasing the same opponent and consider facing each other to prove their worth.
Mayweather’s advice to Crawford and Benavidez is clear – if they can’t secure a fight with Canelo, they should square off against each other. By doing so, they would eliminate Canelo’s excuse for not fighting them and demonstrate their capabilities at the super middleweight level. Both fighters need to understand that they cannot expect a handout from Canelo without proving themselves through tough competition.
It is evident that Floyd Mayweather Jr. believes that Terence Crawford and David Benavidez need to take action if they want to challenge Canelo Alvarez. By facing each other and proving their abilities at the super middleweight level, they would increase their chances of getting a fight with Canelo. It is essential for both fighters to show ambition and determination in their pursuit of a match against the undisputed super middleweight champion. Only time will tell if Crawford and Benavidez will heed Mayweather’s advice and take the necessary steps to position themselves as top contenders in the division.