“Great F**King Fight to Be Made”: David Benavidez Ropes in Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawford Fight While Detailing Why the Canelo Alvarez Fight Is Good for Boxing

Canelo Alvarez seems to be in great demand in the boxing world as every other fighter has started considering a potential fight with him. Adding his name to the list is David Benavidez. Benavidez is slated to face Demetrius Andrade on November 25 in a PBC on Showtime pay-per-view event. The 27-0, 23 KOs champion is fresh off a unanimous decision triumph over Caleb Plant in March.

A victory over Andrade could set the stage for a highly anticipated clash with undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. The WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has designated Benavidez as the mandatory challenger for Alvarez at 168 pounds. While Benavidez tells us his views on the potential bout, he also mentions Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. Let us find out what his opinions are.

David Benavidez thinks fighting with Canelo Alvarez will ‘bring boxing back’

In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Benavidez expressed his desire to take on Alvarez. Though PBC has not directly urged him to get in the ring with the Mexican fighter, he is more than willing to do so. “It’s a great fu*king fight to be made. It makes sense for everybody. It brings boxing back.” said the pugilist, looking forward to such a massive opportunity.

“You see the Errol Spence-Terence Crawford, Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis. Boxing is growing as a whole because we are putting these great fights on and this is the fight we need in the super middleweight division.” He also believes that boxing is going in the right direction. He credits this to fights such as Spence-Crawford and Ryan Garcia-Gervonta Davis. While speaking about his future plans, he revealed that he is not planning retirement anytime before the next fifteen years. The boxer is just warming up.

Mike Tyson suggests otherwise

In the ever-shifting landscape of boxing, the words of legends like Mike Tyson often hold sway. In a recent interview with ESNews, Tyson injected an element of surprise. Instead of weighing in on the anticipated Benavidez vs. Alvarez clash, Tyson offered a curveball, suggesting an unexpected contender for Benavidez. His choice, David Morrell, a formidable yet less renowned fighter, raised a few eyebrows.

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Tyson’s endorsement of Morrell, emphasizing his knockout power, was a shift from the mainstream narrative. The interviewer, acknowledging Morrell’s skill despite his brief career, found common ground with Tyson. Intriguingly, Benavidez himself has expressed interest in facing Morrell, aligning with Tyson’s unexpected perspective on the potential match-up.

Alvarez holds weight in the industry and would be good for bagging a good amount. However, Tyson’s suggestion cannot be ignored. Who would you want to see the boxer battle it out with? Let us know in the comments below.

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