By Kleberly Mendoza
Jun 30, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
Julio César Chávez Jr. analyzed the possible confrontation between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and David Benavídez for the undisputed super middleweight championship and He predicted a very even fight based on what both have shown in the ring. lately.
In an interview with ESNEWS, Chavez Jr. expressed that he also wants to see them fight and thinks that since Canelo Alvarez is very technical and Benavidez puts a lot of pressure with his high volume of punches, The fight could go to a decision.
“Of course I want to see that fight. I see it 50-50. Canelo is very technical and Benavídez throws more punches, puts a lot of pressure and is also intelligent. Canelo against Benavídez is a very interesting fight, because Benavídez puts a lot of pressure in all the rounds, but I think the fight will go to the decision. It is a fight that we all want to see,” he said.
The experts’ predictions, if the confrontation takes place, are very close. Because some believe that the Mexican Monster has what it takes to end the reign of the Guadalajara native, but based on what was seen in his debut at light heavyweight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, some have changed their minds and think that the undisputed monarch will beat him.
For three years, Benavídez has been the mandatory challenger and has sought in every possible way to attract the attention of the four-division Mexican champion, but he has never had a response. Although fans and many sports experts would like to see this great fight, the man from Guadalajara has not shown any real interest and the WBC has not enforced the rules to order the fight.
After negotiations failed again, Canelo Álvarez assured that the only way he will accept the fight is that they offer him a purse of $200 million dollars. For this reason, David Benavídez asked Turki Alalshikh for help to make this duel a reality.
The Sheikh He is also not interested in having this duel and wants the Mexican to face Terence Crawford, while for the Mexican Monster he has other plans. Alalshikh wants Benavídez to face the winner of the fight for the undisputed 175-pound championship between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33, was able to recover from a bad start and He beat his compatriot Jaime Munguía on the judges’ cards in Las Vegas. The undisputed 168-pound champion has a record of 61 wins (39 by knockout), two losses and two draws in his professional career.
For his part, David Benavídez, interim WBC super middleweight and light heavyweight champion, defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his debut at 175 pounds by unanimous decision. The Mexican Monster He has a record of 29 wins, 24 of them on the fast track and no setbacks as a professional.
Keep reading:
· Oleksandr Gvozdyk reveals who hits harder between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez
· Promoter believes David Benavidez will be ready to fight Canelo in September despite injuries
· Canelo Álvarez reaches an agreement with William Scull, the Cuban’s promoters report