David Benavidez has once again been overlooked by Canelo Alvarez for his upcoming fight, indicating that the ‘Mexican Monster’ needs to explore other options for his next bout this year.
The desperate Benavidez currently has no fight scheduled and cannot afford to remain idle, waiting and hoping that Canelo will grant him a match in September. If that doesn’t come to fruition, Benavidez will have nothing to show for his time spent waiting on Canelo’s approval.
Prove the Doubters Wrong
Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) may not be fond of the idea, but he should consider facing WBA ‘regular’ super middleweight champion David Morrell next, as it would provide him with a legitimate high-quality opponent.
Many boxing enthusiasts believe that Benavidez is fearful of Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs), as a loss to him would not only shatter his dream of a lucrative Canelo payday but also tarnish his career, exposing him as not being as skilled as previously believed.
The Morrell Challenge
If Benavidez truly desires a showdown with Canelo, there is no better way to apply pressure than by taking on the undefeated Morrell. If Benavidez falls to Morrell, it would indicate that he was never truly meant to face Canelo.
One could argue that the physically imposing Benavidez hasn’t accomplished enough to warrant a fight against Canelo, and is attempting to secure the opportunity by defeating smaller and older opponents.
Benavidez’s most notable victories:
“When I caught wind of the rumors that Canelo was considering a fight against Jermall Charlo, a middleweight at 160 pounds, I couldn’t help but think, ‘This guy has only fought once in the past two and a half years. Clearly, he’s been dealing with personal issues. Why choose him?'” stated Stephen A. Smith on his YouTube channel, responding to speculation that Canelo Alvarez might face Jermall Charlo on May 4th.
“Then you hear about his plans to fight Terence Crawford, who, mind you, began his career in the lightweight division, gradually moving up to junior welterweight and eventually becoming the welterweight champion at 147 pounds. That’s 21 pounds lighter, equivalent to three weight divisions below Canelo Alvarez.
“What about David Benavidez, the natural super middleweight, boasting a flawless record of 28-0 with 24 knockouts, who has been pleading with Canelo to step into the ring with him? It really infuriates me,” expressed Smith.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com