Mikey García assures that David Benavídez will be “a tough fight” for Canelo Álvarez, but he beats him

Mikey García, former world champion of four weight divisions, assured that David Benavídez will be a tough fight for Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, but He believes he will beat him if his performance is the same as the one he had against Jermell Charlo last September.

In an interview with ESNEWS, García explained that The confrontation will be close and competitive due to the speed and size of bothHe also stated that Benavídez’s good punching could give Canelo Álvarez problems.

“The Benavídez and Canelo (fight) is a tough, close fight, because of the size, the speed. Benavídez has a good punch, so it’s a tough fight for Canelo, but I think this Canelo that we saw (against Charlo) beats him”Garcia said.

It should be noted that the predictions for the fight between David Benavídez and Canelo Álvarez are divided by the power and strength of both. The Mexican-American, who has sought in every possible way to get the attention of the man from Guadalajara and has never had a response, He will be Guadalajara’s official challenger starting in March 2024.

Although fans and many experts in the sport would like to see this great fight, Canelo Álvarez has not shown real interest and We will have to wait if the Mexican finally fulfills his obligation with the World Boxing Council (WBC) or choose another rival for his next fight on May 5.

For now, David Benavidez He must first face Demetrius Andrade on November 25 and defend his title interim super middleweight of the World Boxing Council (WBC) to start thinking about whether he will be chosen for the Guadalajara’s second fight with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).

Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33, showed that he still He is still at the top and increased his legacy in the sport after beating Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision. The undisputed 168-pound champion has a record of 60 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws in his career.

For his part, David Benavídez, interim WBC super middleweight champion, has just defeated Caleb Plant last March and will defend his title again in November. The Mexican Monster He has a record of 27 wins, 23 of them by fast track and no setbacks.

Keep reading:
· Mikey García says he saw the old Canelo Álvarez in the victory against Jermell Charlo: “I liked it”
· Pitbull Cruz believes that Jermell Charlo was overwhelmed by the support of the Mexican public for Canelo Álvarez
· Travieso Arce says that Canelo Álvarez did not disappoint against Charlo and wants him to fight David Benavídez