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Fans Go Berserk as Eddie Hearn Makes Bold Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez Remarks

ByJaideep R Unnithan

Mar 29, 2023 | 8:00 AM EDT

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The Super Middleweight is going through a unique conundrum. The Interim champion David Benavidez defended his Super Middleweight title convincingly against Caleb Plant. On the other hand, the undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez would be defending his titles from the Briton John Ryder‘s challenge. While Benavidez called out Alvarez for a September face-off, the latter reportedly seems keen on a Light Heavyweight clash with Dmitry Bivol. At least the Super Middleweight undisputed champion’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes the Benavidez fight could be on the back burner.

Recently, Mike Tyson’s son Miguel shared his prediction for the rematch between Alvarez and Bivol. Meanwhile, Hearn told Seconds Out live, “Canelo Alvarez will fight anybody. Let me talk about Mexican Monsters – did you see what Canelo did to Caleb Plant?… David Benavidez is a much easier fight for Canelo than Dmitry Bivol at 175 lbs. Great fight, but it’s a lot easier than Bivol.”

Following up, ESPN Ringside shared a message through its Twitter handle. The message read, “Eddie Hearn believes Canelo will choose the “tougher fight” in Bivol over a fight against Benavidez.”

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Eddie Hearn believes Canelo will choose the "tougher fight" in Bivol over a fight against Benavidez 😳 pic.twitter.com/1iv44Z3NVa
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) March 28, 2023

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For obvious reasons, among the many who saw the message, a few shared what they thought could have been the best recourse.

Fans believe Canelo should first rumble with the ‘Mexican Monster’ before taking on the ‘Russian Bear’

User @MichaelGar93 pointed out that it would be wiser for Canelo to take on David Benavidez first. The former is already thirty-two, whereas the latter, six years junior, has just started getting into a form. Hence the intelligent thing to do would be to take on Benavidez before he turns into a full-blossomed Middleweight monster. Fighting against Bivol is a tough ask, but barely any seems excited about the prospect, he exclaimed.

Bivol is 100% the tougher fight but absolutely nobody is clamoring for it and i don’t think anybody frankly anybody cares for it. Fight Benavidez now because he’ll only get better and Canelo will only get older
— Michael Garcia (@MichaelGar93) March 28, 2023

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User @cantguardgaIIup also seems to believe that Bivol would become a much more formidable opponent for Canelo though the latter should be used to his fighting style. But for sure, it would be foolish to assume that Benavidez wouldn’t offer any resistance.

well obviously it’s harder bivol’s style is aids for canelo doesn’t mean benavidez wouldn’t give him a challenge it’s just a easier matchup stylistically
— 𝗶 (@cantguardgaIIup) March 28, 2023

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User @LazyLozo stated matter-of-factly that fighting Benavidez would excite the fans more. A match against Bivol may help him avenge last year’s defeat, but it would be a waste of time if he loses a second time. He says Canelo must exercise utter caution in picking the next fight.

I mean a fight with Benavidez would be great it’s what everyone wants..choosing Bivol I could understand a rematch to get redemption but if it becomes another loss, then it’s a waste of time. He better win. Hard choice of course.
— Kevin L (@LazyLozo) March 28, 2023

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User @Skeezy89 believes that Canelo deliberately avoids a clash with Benavidez since it’s much riskier. He’s not on a firm footing, even against Bivol.

Benavidez is definitely the fight Canelo wouldn't want…. 😅 He been running away from that war for the longest! Aye, he will lose to Bivol… But Benavidez is definitely the TOUGHER FIGHT if you get my drift… haha
— St!ll S.k 🤞🏾🎧🤞🏾 (@Skeezy89) March 28, 2023

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Read More: “AJ Looking Massive!”: Fans Stunned as Eddie Hearn Shares Anthony Joshua’s Latest Training Camp Footage for Franklin FightLastly, user @Mixatli seems to have a different approach. He believes that while Bivol would be the most formidable opponent, there are other worthy match-ups in the division, such as between Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, David Morrell, or even Demetrius Andrade.

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Bivol is the tougher fight and although this is the fight we want, Benavidez vs Morrell/Andrade/Charlo are solid match ups.
— MC (@Mixatli) March 28, 2023

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Interestingly, Hearn also believes that Benavidez has some interesting opposition in Charlo, Morrell, and Andrade lined up for an upcoming face-off. While Canelo’s fights are showcased on DAZN, Showtime takes over whenever Benavidez’s fights come.

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What is your take on Hearn’s comments on a potential Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez fight? Would you also prefer Canelo fight David Benavidez or any other opponent? Do share your views and opinions with us in the comments below.

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