After months of remaining unblemished, the undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez looks determined on leading his campaign in another weight class. The biggest name in the sport of boxing is all set to trade leather with the light-heavyweight Russian pugilist, Dmitry Bivol.

However, ahead of the much-anticipated showdown, the former two-time super-middleweight champion David Benavidez accused the pound-for-pound king of ducking him.

ESPN reported through its Twitter account. It wrote, “Benavidez feels Canelo is focused on money, not on fighting the best boxers.”

Notably, after thrashing the whole weight division, there were several opponents for the Mexican star to collide with. But the champion has taken a shot as per his wish in the light heavyweight division.

However, few potential opponents like Benavidez are unhappy with this move of Canelo Alvarez. ‘The Red Flag’ is of the opinion that the champion is a ‘Businessman’.

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He said, “At the end of the day, we all knew Canelo wouldn’t want to fight me. He’s fought his tough fights, he’s a businessman [now]. For him, it’s not fighting the best; it’s business.”

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While the pound-for-pound king was thrashing the super-middleweight pugilists, ‘The Red Flag’ was stripped off his WBC super-middleweight belt. This was probably the main reason that is why Canelo avoided Benavidez earlier.

However, many stalwarts like Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson want this fight to happen. According to BoxingNews24, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ considers the 25-year-old undefeated pugilist a tough fighter.

“There are so many great fighters out there. There are some young guys out there. David Benavidez. I call him the ‘Monster.’ He’s tough. I would love to see Canelo fight him, said ‘Iron’ Mike.

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He even added that if this fight does not reach fruition, then it would be a shame to boxing.