Bivol has been in the ring with both fighters, giving him a unique perspective on how they stack up. He's now getting ready for his own big fight against Artur Beterbiev on October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner of that bout will become the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
When asked about Canelo vs Benavidez, Bivol didn't pick a favorite. He said:
"That's an interesting fight. I think 50-50 fight. Benavidez is not an easy fighter at all you know and he could make a lot of problems for Canelo."
Benavidez has recently moved up to light heavyweight and grabbed the WBC interim title. He's still hoping to get a shot at Canelo, who's the unified super middleweight champ. Fans have been calling for this matchup, with some even saying Canelo's avoiding it.
Canelo has fought at light heavyweight before. He beat Sergey Kovalev but lost to Bivol at 175 pounds. Right now, he's set to face Edgar Berlanga in September.
As for Bivol, he's focused on his upcoming fight with Beterbiev. The Russian boxer was supposed to face Beterbiev in June, but the fight got pushed back because Beterbiev needed dental surgery. Now, they're all set for their October showdown.
When asked if he'd consider fighting Benavidez, Bivol didn't rule it out. He said:
"It could be a great fight, why not, but my goal is to fight for belts."
Benavidez might get his chance soon enough. He's next in line to face the winner of the Bivol-Beterbiev fight. That clash will be a big deal, with Beterbiev bringing his perfect 20-0 record with 20 knockouts to the ring.
For now, all eyes are on Bivol as he prepares for his chance to become the undisputed champion at light heavyweight. The boxing world will be watching closely to see how things play out in the coming months.