Canelo Alvarez Explains Why He Never Fought David Benavidez
Canelo Alvarez has finally addressed the long-standing question of why he never faced David Benavidez, citing a focus on other champions during his reign.
Canelo Alvarez revealed that his decision to avoid a fight with David Benavidez stemmed from his commitment to fighting only champions in the super-middleweight division. In an interview with Inside The Ring Show, he stated, 'When we were both at 168, I fought every champion in that division. Why [did] he never fight those champions?'
Alvarez, who became the first undisputed champion in the super-middleweight division in 2021, defended his title against notable fighters like Gennadiy Golovkin and Jermell Charlo, while Benavidez was stripped of his WBC title in 2020 after missing weight. This left Alvarez with no incentive to face him at that time.
Benavidez has since moved up in the pound-for-pound rankings after knocking out Gilberto Ramirez and has become a three-division champion. However, with his recent shift in weight classes, the prospect of a fight with Alvarez seems increasingly unlikely.
Meanwhile, in the junior welterweight scene, Richardson Hitchins has dismissed a potential matchup with Kelvin Davis, labeling him as 'free money' while focusing on bigger opportunities ahead of his Zuffa Boxing debut on July 26.
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