David Benavidez has rekindled the conversation about a possible fight with Canelo Alvarez. With fewer options on the table, Canelo faces an uncertain future following his recent loss to Terence Crawford.
The recent defeat cost Canelo all his super middleweight titles, leaving his next move up in the air. The idea of retirement does not hold appeal for him just yet, but other plans remain undeveloped. Following surgery, any return to the ring would involve careful planning and perhaps a preparation bout after 2026 as he looks towards another significant matchup.
Over in David Benavidez's corner, things stand different. Initially disregarding a bout with Canelo due to what seemed like waning interest from Alvarez's team, Benavidez now shows enthusiasm for making it happen. During an interview with MARCA, he commented, "I do not rule out a Canelo fight still coming to fruition." Furthermore, he reiterated this position channels like talkSPORT, saying that as long as Canelo continues boxing, the chance remains open.
Benavidez currently holds a belt at 175 pounds and harbors aspirations of unifying those titles. For Alvarez, without belts at 168 and denied a probable rematch with Crawford due to this gap in strategy, tackling someone like Benavidez offers both risk and opportunity.
Canelo might choose first to gauge conditions via tune-up bouts before diving headlong against high-caliber opponents again; nevertheless, boxing aficionados will watch closely how these rival careers develop into another chapter of exciting matchups.
