Comments Thread For: Canelo Alvarez on Turki Alalshikh: 'It's his problem, not mine. I didn't ask for a fight'

[A.B Counterhooks]

its called marinating to some and its crap because it rarely works, look at pac floyd, bud spence etc never happened when they should have, bud doesnt want to take the risk with boots & canelo doesnt want to take the risk with benny, they are both afraid of getting a bad outcome to those fights

It sucks from the fan standpoint I know man but for them at the level they both are the reward has to match the level of risk.

[boxingitis]

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Whether an offer is there or not, the fact is everyone working with the Saudi crew is getting paid more than they’ we made with their Western promoters.
All the guys that fought in Saudi Arabia including the biggest makes in AJ and Fury, made the biggest purses of their careers.

There is a reason Canelo is throwing a $150 million condition. It’s because Turki can pay that.

Well he can Pay it if he really wants the fight.
Roc Nation, Al Haymon, DAZN threw money in droves and probably lost in over paying.

[Boricua181]

Well this hit hard. Ouch.

It's a self inflicted hit of his own doing, which he try's to explain through his double talk, selective memory, and outright lies.
The thing is that he can spin a narrative about anyone of his aforementioned actions, but those of us whom actively follow this sport.
We remember with his remarks, and actions which sometimes shocked, appalled, and or angered us, because we expected our champions to be more forthright.
His arrogance doesn't allow him to be honest, he has chosen to not be honest, and rather lie about certain things in order to stroke his own ego.
He wants to feel as though he above everyone else, and their many followers of his who agree with his bull**** line of aggrandizement, but nobody is above the law or the rules.
He's so full of himself that he's in for a big fall, because he's forgotten about his humble beginnings, and no one will be able to put him back together again.
I remember how he came out on a pedestal, complete with a crown, and royal cape of sorts prior to his fight with Bivol, only to get slapped silly by the light punching Bivol.
Which goes to show that we should never forget who we are, or where we come from, because life has a way of knocking you off of your pedestal, and humbling you!

[Boricua181]

Really? You want to see Charlo v Canelo Ii? Remember, I am on the record saying the fight makes no sense. Canelo needs to fight Benevidez and Crawford needs to fight Boots, end of story.

That's right Benavidez, and Ennis, have both earned their right at a shot at the title.

[Boricua181]

I would like to have Canelo randomly drug tested if he ever decides to fight Terence Crawford though.

Canelo has not been randomly drug tested for almost an entire decade.

The last time he was randomly drug tested was during Golovkin/Canelo II where he popped dirty for clenbuterol.

Exactly!

[Boricua181]

its called marinating to some and its crap because it rarely works, look at pac floyd, bud spence etc never happened when they should have, bud doesnt want to take the risk with boots & canelo doesnt want to take the risk with benny, they are both afraid of getting a bad outcome to those fights

It's called marinating by the dishonest, and exposed as just waiting for an older fighter to get older, less effective, and less of a threat, by those who are honest about it.

[LarryMerchant'sBottle]

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Whether an offer is there or not, the fact is everyone working with the Saudi crew is getting paid more than they’ we made with their Western promoters.
All the guys that fought in Saudi Arabia including the biggest makes in AJ and Fury, made the biggest purses of their careers.

There is a reason Canelo is throwing a $150 million condition. It’s because Turki can pay that.

I remember seeing the video interview of Canelo asking between $150 million to $200 million for the Benavidez scrap, I just don't recall ever seeing actual footage of Canelo asking for $150 million to fight Bud. Do you have any links to video footage or an interview?

[Z. B. Canova]

Canelo is in the twilight of his career. Which is to cash-in on opportunity. He doesn't need to 'build' a legacy - it is either in place or not. He isn't ducking anyone - that is cheap gossip and fanboy nonsense. It is all about money and limited opportuniy as he enters his mid-30s. Boxers peak around 27 and plateau to about 30 to 32. With advanced training, careful career management, supplements and other 'srtificial' aid it is possbile to push it, with adjustments in style beyond 32. Benavidez, that isn't a legacy fight, it is hype. Crawford, that is bank. Canelo was a great fighter, but is now on the cusp of diminished skills, which is simply a matter of age.

[champion4ever]

Canelo is getting to the end of his career. He might have one or two fights left. Also saying no makes them give you more money.

We shall see!

[Oregonian]

I remember seeing the video interview of Canelo asking between $150 million to $200 million for the Benavidez scrap, I just don't recall ever seeing actual footage of Canelo asking for $150 million to fight Bud. Do you have any links to video footage or an interview?

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My mistake. I was referring to the Benavidez fight. That was my mistake.

I think Canelo just doesn’t want to fight Bud because he will get no credit if he beats him. To be faue to Canelo, I agree with him.