The World Boxing Council (WBC) President, Mauricio Sulaiman, recently announced that Canelo Alvarez would soon have to make a historic choice: he will either have to fight David Benavidez or lose the WBC title he does not currently possess. There is a lot of pressure on Benavidez because Sulaiman has stated clearly that he will be Canelo’s official mandatory challenger.
Long regarded as one of the most lethal competitors in the super middleweight class, David Benavidez goes by the moniker “The Mexican Monster.” With his formidable fighting style, exceptional strength, and speed, Benavidez has a remarkable winning record. It is not shocking that he ends up being Canelo’s required opponent; in fact, many boxing analysts have long anticipated this.
Even though Canelo Alvarez has shown he is among the top boxers in the world, facing Benavidez to defend his WBC title will be a very different task. A lot of fans are excited about this battle since it will pit Canelo against a young, talented, and driven boxer. Benavidez is not just gifted, but he also wants to win on the biggest platform, and the fight against Canelo may be his best chance to establish himself as the class’s top puncher.
Canelo is up against not just a physically taxing battle but also a dilemma involving his honor and career. He runs the risk of losing the WBC title, which would have a negative impact on his reputation among boxing fans and in the industry. If he declines to fight Benavidez. Conversely, should he accept the offer, the bout against Benavidez is expected to be among the hardest of his career.
In the super middleweight class, this bout represents a significant turning point since it will probably pit two elite competitors against one another to decide who is the undisputed champion. The entire boxing world will undoubtedly be monitoring the match between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez because of their unwavering fighting styles and great physical prowess.
All eyes will be on Canelo’s choice in the near future. Will he seek out another route or accept this challenge? In the near future, the response might alter the boxing scene.