Boss Nelo's most "reasonable" basis for not fighting David Benavidez next...

[RuleOfTheSpear]

The 168 champion dont want to fight 168s

[HandsofIron]

My working theory: he's delaying the Benavidez bout because he's waiting for Bivol/Beterbiev. Canelo vs. Bivol/Beterbiev is Undisputed vs. Undisputed, easily marketable and also enhances his legacy. Benavidez is marketable too, but it's just a title defense. If Bivol beats Beterbiev, he'll be able to negotiate a much better deal in a Canelo rematch.

Maybe, but after the Bivol loss, I don't see Canelo ever going back to 175. I just think there's more money and high-profile bouts at 168 then 175.

[kiaba360]

Maybe, but after the Bivol loss, I don't see Canelo ever going back to 175. I just think there's more money and high-profile bouts at 168 then 175.

Agreed, there's Munguia/Benavidez and maybe Berlanga in NYC. However, those fights don't have the same meaning that Beterbiev/Bivol has...and those fights will still be there should he lose to Beterbiev/Bivol. Canelo is searching for a win-win situation. This is why Benavidez should go up and try to challenge Bivol/Beterbiev b4 Canelo does.

[SceneBoxer]

Poor Broke Channel didn't have the money Canelo is looking for. Simple as that.

Si ... $55M guaranteed is too low for Boos Nelo... He can get much higher purse elsewhere....

[El_Maldito_Rey]

Si ... $55M guaranteed is too low for Boos Nelo... He can get much higher purse elsewhere....

I’m sure for a fight with Benavidez, he’s looking for Gayweather/Pac money, problem is Benavidez at 27 isn’t anywhere near as recognizable to the casuals as any one of them. All his fault for being an undisciplined moron and losing his titles to coke and McDonalds.

[SceneBoxer]

The 168 champion dont want to fight 168s

David is not 168 ... (if Boss Nelo wants to use this as a basis... )

[SilverMiles]

Because he loses and likely gets beat up in the process.

[hugh grant]

Think he's waiting g for benavides to fight munguia, so he fight winner

[MulaKO]

As Bowie sang ; he’s afraid of Americans lol

[ramses07]

I have no idea at this point. He was with PBC, and maybe I thought he’d get a stiff in may then he’d be like *** it well
do ir September.