Having pursued Canelo Alvarez for quite some time, David Benavidez has decided to drop the contention. The 27-year-old American boxer will now be in the light heavyweight division. Even WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the news, which certainly left fans split.
Benavidez’s shocking move also makes him mandatory as the rightful challenger for Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol winner. But he will have to leave his dreams to fight Alvarez, at least for now.
That’s not all. Benavidez will also vacate his interim super middleweight title, which means he will not be eligible to face Alvarez. This news sparked a fan upsurge that lashed out at the latter Mexican boxer.
Fans Unhappy With Canelo Alvarez Overlooking David Benavidez
The 27-year-old American boxer’s undefeated record in boxing certainly wanted fans to see him fight against Canelo one day. However, after the latter just refused his pleas, his decision to make a move to the light heavyweight division seems a viable option, according to fans.
One of the fans noted Alvarez “ducking” Benavidez for over three years. He also recalled Dmitry Bivol’s choice to fight the Americans after he defeated Artur Beterbiev.
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While another boxing fan made peace with never being able to see a bout between Benavidez and Canelo. He added that the American facing Bivol “would be a good fight.”
A fan felt that Benavidez took the right decision to move on from Canelo.
A boxing enthusiast wrote that fans know what “Benavidez would do Canelo at this stage of his career.” Also, he noted that the American facing either Bivol or Beterbiev “would be better for his legacy in the sport.”
Another fan praised Benavidez’s decision to chase greatness in the light heavyweight division.
While fans praised David Benavidez for his decision to stay in the light heavyweight division, it is still a big question whether he can maintain his undefeated run. His next opponent will certainly be anyone from Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Will he get his next fight scheduled soon? Well, let’s leave that to the time to tell.
