“That’s Crazy”: David Benavidez Shoots Down the Possibility of Him Accepting Rehydration Clause for a Canelo Alvarez Fight

Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Jaime Munguia might be his priority right now, but what everyone seems to be fixated on is his impending clash with David Benavidez. While the latter has been actively chasing the showdown, Alvarez has given multiple reasons to evade it. But if a rehydration clause could get the fight rolling, will ‘Roja’ agree to it?

In an earlier interview, Canelo had vehemently denied fighting Benavidez, noting that he brings nothing to the table but an additional 25 pounds. In response, Benavidez Sr. an outspoken advocate for his son had hinted at even agreeing to a rehydration clause for the fight. However, now, in light of Canelo’s massive demand, junior Benavidez has reconsidered accepting such a clause.

Canelo Alvarez cannot have it all

David Benavidez is Canelo’s WBC mandatory challenger. However, the sanctioning body has not called for a clash between the fighters. Fearing stagnation, the fighter, has moved to 175, preparing for a light heavyweight clash against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. While he had suggested that his son was ready to drop back to 168 to fight Alvarez, Benavidez has now questioned the premise of this entire argument.

In a conversation on the Cigar Talk Show, Benavidez explained that every problem Canelo has highlighted against fighting him has been an excuse. “I’m always undisciplined. I come in at 25 pounds. He always has a f**king excuse. It’s always something, bro,” he noted. The 27-year-old noted that if Canelo is seeking the $150-200 million to fight him, why can’t he fill in the additional 25 pounds that he had earlier noted as an impediment?

When the interview asked if the ’25-pound’ remark from Canelo was a way for him to put in a rehydration clause in their future fight, Benavidez responded by shooting down him, accepting such a demand. He quipped, “I have no problem with that [rehydration clause], but f**k that. If that happens and he’s getting 200 million, you got to fill that 25 extra pounds that they say I am weighing. Come on bro, 150-200 million, you still putting a rehydration clause! That’s crazy.”

Benavidez’s claims are gaining traction. Canelo’s repeated avoidance of the fight has fueled speculation that he fears facing “The Mexican Monster.” Comments about weight, dismissing Benavidez’s skills, and the hefty $150-200 million asking price – could all these be reasons Canelo is dodging the Phoenix fighter?

Benavidez took swipes at the undisputed super middleweight champion on a similar premise.

“Come shut me up,” provokes David Benavidez

In the conversation, a fed-up Benavidez let it out all, while calling on Canelo, yet again for a fight. He noted, “He’s taken out challenges. He fought Golovkin three times. He’s fought everybody. If I talked so much s**t, come shut me up. You’re getting a good paycheck for it. Come shut me up. But the simple fact that he’s asking for $150/$200 million, come on bro. And he continues to say I’m not worth anything. It’s funny that you’re gonna ask for $200 million for a fighter who’s not worth anything… I really do think he’s scared of me.”

However, Canelo also used to same argument to deny fighting the 28-0 undefeated boxer. Earlier, to The Los Angeles Times, the 33-year-old exclaimed, “I’m in the position that I have earned through the fights, through effort. If you look at my career, I have fought with many halls of fame, with many undefeated, with champions. I deserve and I can do whatever I want to do. I’m not going to go out of my way to do anything for anyone.”

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