Benavidez has been trying to get a fight with Canelo for years. He's not happy that Canelo picked Terence Crawford, who's 13 pounds lighter than Benavidez, for a potential bout.
The WBC handed Benavidez the 175-pound title after Dmitry Bivol gave it up. Benavidez sees himself as the biggest threat in the division. He thinks that's why he's having trouble getting big fights.
Jose Benavidez, David's father, told Fighthub that Bivol couldn't last two rounds with David in sparring back in 2019. That's a bold claim that's hard to verify.
In a recent 16-minute chat with YouTuber Mystic Zach, Benavidez shared his thoughts on why he's not getting the fights he wants.
"I feel like my name is not mentioned because I am the most dangerous fighter out there, but for the least money offered."
Benavidez thinks boxing has changed. He sees fewer fighters competing for glory and more focused on business and money. He gets it, but he's not happy about it.
When asked about a potential Canelo fight, Benavidez said:
"Because it would be the best fight in boxing, the most exciting. But Canelo wanted to fight someone who came from 147 pounds, a smaller guy."
Benavidez believes he's the best opponent for Canelo and that the public would love to see that fight.
For now, Benavidez is waiting for his big chance. Eddie Hearn might set up a fight between Benavidez and Callum Smith, the interim WBO light heavyweight champ. That could be an exciting matchup for fans while Benavidez waits for his shot at the biggest names in the sport.