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The ‘Mexican Monster’ is after the undisputed titles. David Benavidez has been after the championship titles for a long time. And, after his recent win over Caleb Plant, it seems like Canelo Alvarez is the next potential opponent for the former two-time WBC super-middleweight champion. Benavidez has been open about his eagerness to fight the reigning undisputed super-middleweight champion, and there is no doubt that this fight will be a tremendous treat for the fans.

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The boxing world has been eager for the fight between these two Mexicans. And it is safe to say that this fight will be the test of Benavidez against one of the best pound-for-pound boxers. The fans know that Benavidez puts his money where his mouth is and has taken the first step toward the fight. Recently, the 26-year-old has started the process of going after Alvarez’s titles. And a fight between them can potentially happen in September.

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David Benavidez is ready for Canelo Alvarez

Michael Benson from Twitter took to his Twitter to announce that Benavidez’s team has sent a letter to Canelo Alvarez for a potential fight. Benavidez holds an impeccable undefeated boxing record. And has been eager to get his hands again on a world title.

As alleged by Benson, Benavidez’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has sent an official letter to Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso. Lewkowicz has proposed an undisputed title fight to be held in September. This potential fight will be Alvarez’s next defense after his win over John Ryder in May.

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However, it should be noted that no official announcement for the fight has been made. And Alvarez’s team is yet to make a public statement about the offer letter from Benavidez. Undoubtedly, this fight is one of the most well-awaited bouts among fans. And, with undisputed titles on the line, the thrill will be exceptional for the fight.

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Nevertheless, Benavidez will look to clinch championship gold again after losing his previous titles in unceremonious circumstances.

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Why did Benavidez lose his titles before?

David Benavidez has been undefeated in his professional career till now. But, he has been a victim of his conscience as he was stripped of his world champion titles on two different occasions. For the first time, he lost his champion belt in 2018 after testing positive for cocaine.

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The second time he failed to make weight for his fight against Roamer Alexis Angulo in 2020, his belt was stripped away from him. And since then, he has been on the path to reclaiming himself as a world champion. Who do you think will win between Benavidez and Alvarez? Let us know in the comments.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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