Canelo--Why not just fight Benavidez?

[Wurider]

I am not understanding what the big deal is. Dude has earned that title shot and is the number 1 contender. What's the point of having rankings if no one is going to enforce them? Benavidez is good but I am not buying that monster of the division stuff. It won't be an easy fight but I predict that Canelo breaks him down in the later rounds. I hear a lot of the Canelo fanboys talk about who did he fight and that he just wants a payday--but how can one make that argument when he is ranked #1 and is a former champion? Canelo never showed any interest in the belt when Benavidez was the champion. It's like dude will fight any and everyone but the number 1 contender in his own division. How is Charlo worthy of a title shot when he has never fought in the division before? Dude could have at least picked someone in the top 10 for the division. Whether you are a Canelo fan or hater--this is not a good look for him. I am a fan of the sport--long before Canelo and long after Canelo and this is not a good look for the sport. No man is bigger than the sport. Let's be clear Canelo isn't the only one who does this.

[Oracle01]

If you understand boxing you will realize Benavidez is a horrific match up for Canelo. 6'2 power puncher with fast hands, endless gas tank, big volume, aggressive durable and skilled. The last thing a low volume 5'7 plodder with poor gas wants. He has been carefully avoiding him for years, but it hasnt been as obvious because he has excuses like picking up belts, but when the excuses dried up we see him chasing old cruiser weights, middleweights and jnr mw's to avoid him. Its literal desperation. He will never fight him because the risk of getting his ass kicked by a mexican is too risky.

[IronDanHamza]

The only reason I can see is that from his and PBC’s perspective they want to save that for the last fight to milk the most out of it.

In reality, now he’s with PBC, he should be fighting him now. It’s the best fight to be made.

He can also fight Charlo after, if he wins.

Or if he were to lose then there’s the rematch.

I like Canelo but it’s not a good look.

[Oracle01]

If he fights him last he will be 34 years old. Past his prime and the fight loses value especially when David spanks him.

[REMOVE SHARK 5510]

Here before hardcore Canelo fanboys

[Boxing 112]

I am not understanding what the big deal is. Dude has earned that title shot and is the number 1 contender. What's the point of having rankings if no one is going to enforce them? Benavidez is good but I am not buying that monster of the division stuff. It won't be an easy fight but I predict that Canelo breaks him down in the later rounds. I hear a lot of the Canelo fanboys talk about who did he fight and that he just wants a payday--but how can one make that argument when he is ranked #1 and is a former champion? Canelo never showed any interest in the belt when Benavidez was the champion. It's like dude will fight any and everyone but the number 1 contender in his own division. How is Charlo worthy of a title shot when he has never fought in the division before? Dude could have at least picked someone in the top 10 for the division. Whether you are a Canelo fan or hater--this is not a good look for him. I am a fan of the sport--long before Canelo and long after Canelo and this is not a good look for the sport. No man is bigger than the sport. Let's be clear Canelo isn't the only one who does this.

To marinate it and PBC want that too they've been in no rush to seriously make it. The plan is probably for Canelo to fight Jermell. Then maybe Andrade or someone in May 2024 then Sept 2024 Benavidez

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

It’s because he won’t risk losing the Latino fanbase. It reminds me of Khan delaying the Brook fight because he never wanted to risk losing the UK fanbase.

I actually think Canelo beats Benavidez too. Benavidez would test his gas tank in the later rounds but I suspect Canelo will still have enough rounds in the back to get the decision.

[DoubleMM]

Because his team and promoters are not fan boys. They understand that Benevidez is Canelo largest threat. And when I say threat, not some scorecard deceision like Bivol. Benevidez is much more dangerous. A fight with Canelo could be very damaging to Canelo physically.

Benevidez has a tremendous style advantage over Canelo and it's obvious.

[pretty boy_]

Because he don't want that work.



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[ramses07]

dude come on, you dont sign and start off with the hardest match up in boxing

thats just how it works unfortunately

Now, sheesh if he doesnt fight him next or at the very least 3rd yo.....