Benavidez prefers Morrell over Alvarez

This year, boxing fans are unlikely to see a duel between Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) and David Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs). The American team, despite the submission of an official offer to the Mexican for a fight in September, eventually changed their plans.

Interim WBC super middleweight champion Benavidez will face WBA regular champion in October David Morrell (9-0, 8 KOs).

In this situation, Canelo, who is due to return to the ring on September 16, is left without an opponent. The chances of organizing a rematch between Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol on this date are slim due to Bivol's excessive financial demands and the lack of agreement on the weight limit of the meeting.