David Benavidez recently slammed Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for dodging a fight with him, despite a lucrative $150 million offer. The American fighter expressed his vexation over Canelo's avoidance and reiterated his confidence in taking on the renowned Mexican boxing superstar.
Benavidez highlighted the intense rivalry growing between them, pointing out that both boxers stand to gain from this match-up. The confident contender said,
"They wanted to pay Canelo 150 million and he didn't want to... But I'm 100% confident in myself."He spoke candidly about the potential impact on Canelo's legacy by avoiding their bout and emphasized the interest surrounding a fight featuring both of their undefeated records.
Meanwhile, Canelo remains focused on his own path, which includes aspirations of fighting at the iconic Estadio Azteca before hanging up his gloves. In an interview with ESPN, he shared plans to continue boxing for at least another four years. The athlete reflected on his career trajectory and immense accomplishments since debuting at just 15 years old.
Despite expressing limitations in his future bouts, Canelo faces pressure from fans eager to watch him face top-tier challengers like Benavidez. The palpable tension leaves many speculating whether external factors might eventually lead him to reconsider this potential career-defining clash.
The stakes for one of the sport's biggest matches remain sky-high. While David Benavidez eagerly awaits a showdown that could redefine their legacies, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez stays steadfast in navigating his career timeline without yielding just yet to popular demands.
