Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeated Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas and retained his super middleweight titles. During his celebration, the confident Canelo sent a challenging message to David Benavidez, his most persistent challenger, who was in the stands of the T-Mobile Arena. Canelo looked at Benavidez and gestured for him to get into the ring, sparking speculation of a potential fight between the two.
After the gesture, Benavidez responded with a controversial message, accusing Canelo of making excuses and implying that he was afraid to fight him. Despite the heated exchange of words, boxing specialists believe that a fight between Canelo and Benavidez could be possible in September when Canelo returns to the ring.
Experts like Chris Algieri from ProBox TV see a path for the fight to happen, especially since Canelo seems open to the idea. Canelo’s performance against Munguia impressed many, and it could influence his decision to face Benavidez. Additionally, the president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, plans to organize a card at the end of the year featuring Canelo and Terence Crawford in the United States.
Crawford, considered the best boxer at 147 pounds, has a show scheduled against Israil Madrimov but could potentially face Canelo in a big fight later in the year. As the boxing world speculates about Canelo’s next moves, the possibility of a showdown with Benavidez or Crawford adds excitement to the sport.