David Benavidez Reveals How Ties With Gennady Golovkin Cost Him a Chance to Spar With Canelo Alvarez in Training Camp

The pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez has molded himself into such an incredible phenomenon that runs the sport of boxing. His impeccable defense, dominating offense, and sensational power have already cemented his legacy. The Mexican star literally has nothing else to prove. After becoming undisputed super-middleweight, Canelo is looking to garner more accolades as he is determined on moving to cruiserweight.

However, in the recent media event at the Fightstars TV Camp House in San Diego, David Benavidez reflected his thoughts on Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin’s probable fight of the trilogy. While answering to media personnel, he recalled his sparring days with the Kazakhstani stalwart, Gennady Golovkin. ‘Red Flag’ is of the opinion that Canelo did not trust him.

He said, “When I was sparing Golovkin during the Danny Jacobs fight, he called me out to spar, and then I, but I was. That’s before the Golovkin Canelo has been fighting. So they told me that they didn’t want me to come out there”.

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“I mean, they would probably have thought I was gonna go back to Golovkin and save stuff and style, but honestly, I wouldn’t know I would have kept it for myself. I mean, I’m not that type of fighter. I don’t go to a camp and then try to expose another fighter.”

Further, he added it would affect nothing. As he was then just 19 years old. And if the Mexican had given him a chance, then it would have been a wonderful experience.

Canelo Alvarez Vs Gennady Golovkin probable fight

Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin had gone toe-to-toe twice in their careers. They fought the first epic battle in 2017. While it ended in controversy because the fight was so close that it was hard for judges to count. Which led to the second rumble. This fight was branded as ‘The Fight of The Year’ in 2018.

However, in the second fight, Canelo came as an aggressor and showcased incredible skills. Which turned the decision into his favor. Since this slugfest was also blistering, therefore Golovkin is keen to take a shot and wants Alvarez to fight a trilogy.

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Recently, on Twitter, several boxing insiders gave indications that In September 2022, there is a high probability that boxing spectators might witness a trilogy between two great stalwarts.