The second month of 2024 is almost about to end and the potential opponent of Canelo Alvarez as he looks forward to making his return back to the ring still remains unknown. Amid, Jermall Charlo, Terence Crawford, and David Benavidez, he has already crossed out ‘Bud’ from the list. However, it seems that Benavidez will not be his next adversary either.

Just recently Benavidez’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz claimed that PBC had sent a $55 million deal to team Canelo, before deleting the tweet. Thus as of now, we’re back to square one. Moreover, he has already moved on to another opponent for now. Interestingly, Jose Benavidez Sr. had an intriguing detail to share when asked about the reason for the fight falling apart.

Canelo Alvarez offered Benavidez a shot, but there’s a catch…

A post surfaced on social media that showcased an interview Jose Benavidez Sr. had with Supreme Boxing. During one segment of the 40-minute interview, he was asked about how close team Benavidez was to making the Canelo fight. Jose Sr. dropped a bombshell revealing a surprise offer from Canelo Alvarez. Canelo, it seems, is willing to face Benavidez, but with a significant caveat: a $5 million fight purse.

Benavidez recalled Canelo’s team’s proposal, “They call me and they said that Canelo agreed to fight David Benavidez also. But he was- the only way that he can make that fight is by only paying Benavidez the minimum.” Jose Sr. explained, “That’s the minimum. Right now David gets paid that for fighting other fighters”. Moreover, he also revealed that their team shared a positive answer right away. But it seems that even after that the fight failed to be made.

Benavidez Sr.’s scalding words for Alvarez

Canelo Alvarez vs. David Benavidez. It’s the fight on every boxing fan’s mind, and the wait is starting to feel eternal. While the clash seemed imminent, the recent announcement of Benavidez’s next opponent threw a curveball. He’ll now face Oleksandr Gvozdyk at 175 pounds, leaving Canelo with other options for his May fight.

This development angered Jose Benavidez Sr., David’s father and trainer. He fired off bold accusations, claiming Canelo is “almost on his way out” and “doesn’t want anything to do with David.” His words paint a picture of Canelo dodging a tough challenge, prioritizing money over legacy.

But is it truly a “circus,” as Sr. claims? Or is Canelo properly strategizing his career? With Jaime Munguia and Jermall Charlo in the mix, the decision isn’t an easy one.

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One thing’s for sure: the boxing world craves the Canelo-Benavidez showdown. Whether it happens in May or later, the anticipation is electric. In the meantime, do share your thoughts on the situation in the comments below.

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