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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. addresses the media during the post-fight news conference after his unanimous decision victory against Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. addresses the media during the post-fight news conference after his unanimous decision victory against Manny Pacquiao in their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
During the last WBC convention in Mexico, Canelo’s trainer Eddy Reynoso petitioned the WBC for the Canelo vs Makabu fight. The WBC agreed to this bout and it will take place next year. Five division world champion, Floyd Mayweather, shared his thoughts on the impending contest.
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Mayweather feels Canelo is ducking David Benavidez by moving up in weight classes. Per Michael Benson, ‘Money’ said: “Canelo’s a helluva fighter, but in my personal opinion he’s ducking David Benavidez… Do I like this [Ilunga Makabu] fight? Absolutely not. We wanna see Benavidez.”
Floyd Mayweather: "Canelo's a helluva fighter, but in my personal opinion he's ducking David Benavidez… Do I like this [Ilunga Makabu] fight? Absolutely not. We wanna see Benavidez."
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 2, 2021
For Canelo, it’s all about making history. On November 6 he made history against Caleb Plant, becoming the first-ever ‘undisputed’ Super-middleweight champion. However, he is not content, and now, Canelo is looking to join an elite group of fighters by becoming a five-division world champion.
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No Mexican-born boxer has ever won a title in five different divisions — @Canelo could make history if he fights and defeats cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu in 2022. pic.twitter.com/btcZP5EDeC
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 18, 2021
David Benavidez, on the other hand, put on an impressive performance in his win over Kyrone Davis a few weeks ago. However, Benavidez does not have anything to offer to Canelo except a tough fight.
While Alvarez is chasing history, ‘El Bandera Roja’ is just chasing Canelo. But this is one fight that could take place in the future, depending on what happens in Canelo’s fight against Makabu.
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Canelo Alvarez does not rule out a shot at Heavyweight
In his long boxing career, Canelo Alvarez has moved up quite a few weight classes. In fact, he is only one of four Mexican fighters to win a world title in four divisions. Although earlier Canelo seemed reluctant to move up to Cruiserweight, he has decided to pack on the pounds for a shot at history.
Canelo Alvarez Doesn't Rule Out A Run At Heavyweight – https://t.co/2qmCyVbmZs pic.twitter.com/yJL7GpAvKa
— Boxing Insider.com (@BoxingInsider) November 25, 2021
However, when asked about whether he would ever move up to Heavyweight, Canelo seemed reluctant again. That said, he did not completely rule it out. “I think a year ago I said no to cruiserweight and here we are,” said Alvarez at the WBC convention. “Therefore I don’t think so. But I don’t know with Eddy sometimes. But I don’t think so. My body wouldn’t allow that to happen.”
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