Ryan García expressed that Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez has to fight with David Benavídez, official challenger of the Guadalajara for the World Boxing Council (WBC), because It is the biggest confrontation that can be had in boxing.
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, García assured that the duel with Benavídez will keep the sport going and chose Canelo Álvarez as his favorite at the moment, but if he waits longer the Mexican Monster could have the advantage.
“Canelo, he has to fight Benavídez. That will keep boxing going. I think he has to do it. Who wants to live in the past? This is now. This is the biggest fight that can be done… You are Canelo, the face of boxing. Why do not you do it?“said the Californian.
“Canelo (is his favorite), unless you wait too long. “It’s not going to be easy and Canelo will be retouched, but I think his experience (will make him win the fight),” he added.
It should be noted that for more than two years David Benavídez 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 experts in the sport would like to see this great fight, Canelo Álvarez has not shown any real interest and the World Boxing Council (WBC) has not enforced the regulations to order the fight either.
After challenging him again after defeating Demetrius Andrade, Mauricio Sulaimán, president of the organization, had declared that the team from Guadalajara and Benavídez were in talks, but that they would not intervene until the month of March when the Mexican-American was the mandatory challenger and that they would let the promoters do their job.
Shortly after it was announced that the Mexican Monster He will rise to 175 pounds to compete for the WBC interim title against Oleksandr Gvozdyk and that Jaime Munguía emerges as Canelo Álvarez’s favorite for May 4, although Edgar Berlanga is also in his plans.
Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, 33, showed that 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, defeated Demetrius Andrade by technical knockout in the sixth round and will now move up to 175 pounds. The Mexican Monster He has a record of 28 wins, 24 of them on the fast track and no setbacks cas a professional.
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