‘Can’t Keep Supporting’- Boxing Fans Slam Canelo As David Benavidez Givesaway His Mandatory WBC Spot For The Super Middleweight Shot

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. 

I can’t keep supporting canelo man, it’s getting embarrassing. He keeps ducking Benavidez, he’s clearly not up to the challenge. I

— howsway (@howswayyyy) July 23, 2024

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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It’s a good call canelo has been ducking for 3 years benavidez would just be going in circles. Bivol already said he’d be down to fight him after he beats berta

— Tha Villain (@The8xsuspension) July 24, 2024

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.”

Benavidez vs Dmitry Bivol would be a good fight! Since it seems we’ll never get Benavidez vs ducker Canelo

— Chris Cutaneo (@chriscutaneo1) July 23, 2024

A fan felt that Benavidez took the right decision to move on from Canelo. 

He’s tired of waiting for Canelo. Canelo doesn’t want to fight him. It’s pretty obvious how. He’s done the right thing and moved on. You can’t force someone to fight you and stall your career 😂

— omertà (@OmertaNoir) July 23, 2024

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.”

We all know what Benavidez would do to Canelo at this stage of his career. The bigger question is how he would handle Bivol or Beterbiev.

He might not make as much money as he would with canelo but a fight with one of those two would be better for his legacy in the sport.

— Eric (@EricsElectrons) July 24, 2024

Another fan praised Benavidez’s decision to chase greatness in the light heavyweight division. 

Good Decision, he was never getting that Canelo fight. Better chance of chasing greatness at Light heavy

— Jeet (@jeetisnotunique) July 23, 2024

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. 

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