Deontay Wilder Outline the Reasons Why ‘Scared’ Canelo Alvarez Is ‘Ducking’ David Benavidez

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is considering potential opponents for his upcoming May fight, and one prominent contender is David Benavidez. In the previous month, David Benavidez secured a victory over Demetrius Andrade, achieving a sixth-round corner stoppage. This win solidified his undefeated record and made him a mandatory contender for Alvarez’s middleweight titles.

Despite ongoing speculation that Canelo is avoiding the 26-year-old Benavidez, the Mexican legend dismissed such claims. Deontay Wilder, amidst his preparation for his upcoming fight against Joseph Parker on December 23rd, has offered his perspective on the matter. Let us delve into it.

Deontay Wilder questions Canelo Alvarez

Wilder believes that Alvarez may be apprehensive about facing the ‘Mexican Monster’, possibly out of fear or a desire to protect his reputation. “I think Canelo is scared of him. Sometimes it’s like that in boxing, or maybe he don’t wanna lose reputation.” said Wilder. The heavyweight is not unfamiliar with these dynamics where fighters sometimes avoid certain opponents for a multitude of reasons. While Canelo has provided his reasons to not fight Benavidez, the latter is quite vocal about his eagerness to face the Mexican champion.

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Wilder shed light on the nature of the sport as a tough and competitive business, where personal attributes like race or ethnicity should not play a role. “If i say i don’t wanna fight a black man, that’s what the headlines would be about. But the same time, when others say certain things, it’s no consequences, no repercussions.” said Wilder. Prior to his trilogy bout with Gennadiy Golovkin at the T-Mobile Arena, Alvarez faced allegations suggesting that he was reluctant to engage in fights against fellow Mexican boxers. The fact that Alvarez can choose to not fight another fighter, solely based on ethnicity is something that does not strike right with Wilder.

WBC president puts his foot down

The president of the World Boxing Council (WBC) recently discussed the potential Canelo vs. Benavidez fight in an interview with Fight Hub TV, shedding light on David Benavidez’s status as the mandatory challenger. During the interview, the reporter inquired about insights into the potential matchup. In response, Sulaiman stated that the process would unfold in the coming weeks. “What the WBC will do is ensure that the rules are in place, that the best conditions are for both fighters, specifically in the economics because they fight for the money,” promised Sulaiman.

“If I Beat Benavidez”: Canelo Alvarez Responds to People Saying He’s Ducking ‘Mexican Monster’

Sulaiman mentioned ongoing discussions with both camps, highlighting the need to generate excitement for what he described as a great fight. He reassured that the WBC would work hard to bring the much-anticipated fight to the fans. Overall, Sulaiman expressed optimism about the potential Canelo vs. Benavidez fight, emphasizing the importance of creating favorable conditions and generating enthusiasm for the highly anticipated matchup.

Fans all over the world are sitting in anticipation, waiting for a fight between the two. Both Andrade and Benavidez were eyeing a bout with Alvarez but Benavidez now has the chance. Do you think the fight will materialize? Let us know in the comments section below.

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