Comments Thread For: David Benavidez: I Know How To Switch It Up, I Know How To Handle Every Style

[Daznsucks]

I can remember arguing with people a few years ago that Benavidez was the real deal. He has always had high ring IQ, power and has no fear.

Those people are eating their words. He is for real. And I doubt Canelo ever gets into the ring with him. Benavidez beats him now or a few years ago. Canelo has feasted on aged guys and guys without alot of power. Benavidez plain F's him up if they ever do fight.

He is the real deal but he’s also 6 ft 200 plus pounds walking around. He rehydrates to at least 190 on fight night. Canelo is at least 20 pounds less rehydrated. He should have fought DB already but at this point I’m feeling DB is a weight bully and needs to move up. Callum Smith former SMW champ was 6-3 doing the same thing. Now he’s fighting Beterbiev at the weight he belongs.

[Oldskoolg]

If Canelo doesn’t fight him next then he’s simply scared. What better fight for Cinco de Drinko

[macmike100]

Haven't heard anything from Alvarez. Being very quiet looks like. Not facing another Mexican is a thin excuse. Wondering what his next excuse will be.
Fighting Benavidez would probably look a lot like the Plant fight.

[Theshotyoudontsee]

He is the real deal but he’s also 6 ft 200 plus pounds walking around. He rehydrates to at least 190 on fight night. Canelo is at least 20 pounds less rehydrated. He should have fought DB already but at this point I’m feeling DB is a weight bully and needs to move up. Callum Smith former SMW champ was 6-3 doing the same thing. Now he’s fighting Beterbiev at the weight he belongs.

Be pretty ironic to see Ginger stomped by a bigger guy after watching him do it to multiple fighters over the years.

I mean Bivol kicked his ass badly and they were around the same weight.

[TheOneAboveAll]

Canelo KO9 Benavidez

[TheOneAboveAll]

Haven't heard anything from Alvarez. Being very quiet looks like. Not facing another Mexican is a thin excuse. Wondering what his next excuse will be.
Fighting Benavidez would probably look a lot like the Plant fight.

Volume puncher who stands in the pocket straight in line. Big, static midsection to pound away on. What more could Canelo ask for?

[TheOneAboveAll]

If Canelo doesn’t fight him next then he’s simply scared. What better fight for Cinco de Drinko

Canelo never feared a man in his life, except for GGG.

[tomhawq]

Andrade got an awkward style. Canelo calls it horrible. His salient one is his sudden burst of attack throwing combos, then retreat. It's only effective on opponents with glass chins and not enough resiliency. Andrade doesn't even use his height. He ducks low as his main defensive stance, instead of standing tall and putting on the high guard.

[Monty Fisto]

Benavidez style was always going to be a problem for Canelo. Making Canelo fight on the back foot and have to throw more than he likes per round leave him winded within 5 much like Andrade and Andrade has always been a mover so his best trait was his stamina and “elusiveness” and five rounds of constant pressure cracked him.

Like everyone else, I want to see Canelo face Benavidez. I think you're getting into counting chickens before they have hatched territory with these predictions though. If it happens -- and I surely hope it does soon -- Canelo will be the best opponent Benavidez has faced; whereas Canelo has already stepped in the ring with numerous fighters who are better than Benavidez (or at the very least, much more accomplished fighters).

[Toprope]

Canelo KO9 Benavidez

Plant went 11, GGG 36 total rounds, Ryder and Charlo distance, you got rocks for brains man