Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed king of the super middleweights, has put a hefty price tag on a potential fight against David Benavídez. After defeating Jaime Munguía and extending his impressive record, Canelo stated that he would require a staggering $200 million to step into the ring with Benavídez, who has been vocal about his desire to face the Mexican star.
At 33 years old, Canelo has amassed an impressive array of titles in multiple weight classes and is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Despite Benavídez’s eagerness to challenge him, Canelo emphasized the significant weight difference between them and highlighted the financial incentive needed to make the fight a reality.
Bernard Hopkins, a former boxing champion, weighed in on the potential matchup, predicting that Canelo might use Benavídez as his final or penultimate opponent before retirement. Hopkins praised Canelo’s strategic approach and compared it to Floyd Mayweather’s successful retirement as a champion.
While Benavídez and his team claimed to have made an offer to Canelo, the Mexican star’s manager and trainer, Eddy Reynoso, dismissed the rumors as mere speculations. Reynoso defended Canelo’s fearless attitude in taking on challenging opponents throughout his career, including facing Mayweather, and refuted claims of any fear towards Benavídez.
As fans eagerly await the outcome of the negotiations between Canelo and Benavídez, the boxing world will be watching closely to see if the much-anticipated fight will come to fruition.