Canelo Alvarez vs. Beetlejuice: Former Pro Boxer Trolls Mexican Icon for Keeping Opponent’s Name Undisclosed

Boxing’s landscape is never dull, especially with Canelo Alvarez in the mix. The Mexican superstar teased fans about his May 4 return. Yet, he left a key detail undisclosed: his opponent. Enter Michael Montero, a former pro boxer turned commentator, with an unexpected twist.

He jokingly threw Beetlejuice into the ring as Canelo’s next challenger. Yes, you read that right—Beetlejuice. Montero’s mock fight poster lit up social media, blending humor with boxing’s suspense. Why would he pick such an odd figure? And what does this say about the anticipation swirling around Canelo’s fights?

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Michael Montero, seizing the moment of intrigue, posted a promotional poster on Twitter that caught everyone off guard. The photo depicted Canelo Alvarez squared off against an unlikely opponent—Beetlejuice. Yes, the character from the realm of the absurd, standing ready to challenge the boxing titan for the undisputed Super middleweight championship. This imaginative bout would be set against the backdrop of the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on May 4, 2024. Montero’s caption? “OFFICIAL!!!”

Interestingly, this playful jab lands amidst Canelo’s own announcement. The Mexican superstar had recently made headlines by confirming his return to the ring on the same date. However, he introduced a twist—his opponent would not be a fellow Mexican. This detail immediately ruled out a potential all-Mexican showdown, stirring discussions among fans and analysts alike. Names like Jermall Charlo, the middleweight powerhouse, and David Benavidez, the undefeated super middleweight sensation, emerged as potential contenders. Terence Crawford and Jake Paul were also among the many speculations that surfaced online.

Moreover, Canelo’s partnership with TV Azteca, where he dropped this bombshell, underscored the strategic silence surrounding his next move. Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, has also been a part of the opponent-guessing game. He not so long ago lambasted Rick Glaser over it.

Ellerbe fires back

In a dramatic twist to the ongoing saga of Canelo Alvarez’s next fight, Leonard Ellerbe didn’t hold back in his response to Rick Glaser’s speculative tweets. Glaser had boldly predicted a split between Canelo and PBC, alongside a match with Jaime Munguia, which did not come to fruition. A fan’s reminder of Glaser’s past legal issues as a car salesman caught Ellerbe’s attention, prompting a scathing reply.

“Wow he said this?? Been saying he’s a fkn lying a** piece of s**t,” Ellerbe wrote on X. While Glaser remained silent, the boxing community buzzed with Ellerbe’s candid dismissal of the claims, appreciating his straightforward defense against unfounded speculations.

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How will these exchanges shape the narrative leading up to May 4th? What are your thoughts on the unfolding drama and its impact on the anticipation for Alvarez’s next showdown?

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