David Benavidez seems to have reached a turning point in his career path. The undefeated super middleweight boxer hinted that he's ready to move on from an elusive bout with the Mexican sensation, Canelo Alvarez. Despite his eagerness and fans' clamor for this clash, negotiations have dragged on without resolution.
Benavidez, holding a spotless 31-0 record in the super middleweight division, has been itching for a shot at Alvarez. Canelo recently experienced a setback with a loss against Terence "Bud" Crawford in September 2025. This, however, hasn't expedited the fight plans between him and Benavidez.
During recent comments, Benavidez shared mixed feelings about the ordeal, saying,
"I feel like I've moved on, but I don't think the people have moved on, to be honest with you."He also emphasized his preparedness for any opportunity that comes his way:
"I'm 100% ready for whenever the opportunity comes."
The anticipation surrounding a potential historic matchup at super middleweight remains high among fans. Negotiations stalling further fueled fan interest. Reports indicated that a $150 million offer aimed to draw Canelo back into talks eventually fell flat.
Although negotiations appear stagnant now, Benavidez remains optimistic about future prospects. He expressed his willingness to entertain other opportunities while keeping Alvarez in mind, remarking on how crucial such fights are for boxing fandom:
“Hopefully Canelo Alvarez wants to get that fight because this fight is not for us. This is for the fans at the end of the day, and we need to give the fans of boxing what they need.”
As things stand today in October 2023, both the boxing community and its audience recognize this bout as a potential major event. Meanwhile, David Benavidez continues pushing forward calmly yet persistently as he eyes whatever might come next in his flourishing career.
