$200M in Jeopardy for Canelo Alvarez as David Benavidez Camp Rubbishes Terence Crawford Fight- “A Circus”

Recently, Canelo Alvarez was spotted with HE Turki Alalshikh at the Ring Magazine awards in London, which many saw as a hopeful sign for the long-anticipated fight. Despite Terence Crawford’s repeated calls for a matchup, Alvarez had remained hesitant. When asked directly about the possibility, he reportedly stated that a hefty purse would be necessary for the fight to happen. A subsequent public fallout with the head of Riyadh Season led some to believe the bout might never take place.

However, recent reports indicate that talks are progressing, raising hopes that this dream fight could become a reality. Fans’ reactions to these updates show just how eagerly they are anticipating this potential showdown. However, the one fight that was also the talk of the town was the fight between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez. To fight Benavidez, the Mexican boxer reportedly demanded a $200 million purse. It now seems that Jose Benavidez Sr knows exactly why the fight might not happen. He also shared his honest opinion on the potential Crawford vs. Alvarez fight.

While speaking to Sean Zittel, Benavidez Sr said, “I don’t think Crawford could beat Canelo. Crawford’s a little guy… To be honest, I don’t really care about that fight. It’s a fight that it’s a circus, you know. We know who’s going to win, you know. I mean but anything can happen in the ring. Maybe Canelo can bend his knee or break a hand doesn’t make sense.” It seems Benavidez Sr. is skeptical of a Terence Crawford win. Like many others, their weight disparity is a very probable reason Jose Benavidez Sr believes there is a little chance Bud can win the bout.

The host then asked him whether he thought Alvarez would still fight Benavidez some day in the future. The veteran trainer was quick to respond and said, “No, well it’s even worse, you know. He would not take a fight at 68, at 175, there’s no way he would take a fight with David Benavidez because he knows. He’s asking for $200 million. What does that tell you? The guy is scared.”

The potential fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez has captured the imagination of boxing fans worldwide. Both fighters are considered among the best in their respective weight classes. Predictions have already started to flow in for the fight and it seems even experts are finding it tough to pick a favorite.

Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez fight has mixed opinions from experts

As soon as the news of the fight was out, it took notice of every boxing fan and even the personalities. Matchroom honcho Eddie Hearn especially is looking forward to this fight. While speaking on the FightHype show, Hearn seemed highly excited about the clash and picked The Mexican as his winner. He declared, “Crawford can’t really come to fight—in that fight because he’s at a massive, massive size disadvantage,” referring to the 14lbs gap that the duo shares. However, Crawford is also not short in terms of support. Dallas Cowboys legend Dez Bryant also weighed in on the upcoming fight, sharing his plans to place a significant bet and announcing his pick for the winner.

The Black Mamba took to his ‘X’ and had no hesitation in picking the winner of the fight. However, he did it in his own style and tweeted, “I’m putting 100k on Crawford!” showing unwavering support for the 37-year-old. Bryant and Crawford have a personal connection, with the NFL star expressing a deep admiration for “Bud.” He has openly supported the Omaha native on multiple occasions, and the two have shared some heartfelt moments together. The two have enjoyed friendly rivalries, including a memorable one-on-one basketball game in which Crawford was defeated by the football legend. However, Bud exacted his revenge in a later game inching out Bryant.

Top Comment by Cip Álvarez

This Crawford and Alvarez fight is a joke. Fight your true mandatory. Alvarez versus Benavides is a ticket.

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Given their playful history, it was no surprise when Bryant picked ‘Bud’ as his winner in the fight against Canelo Alvarez. Although Canelo has a slight edge in weight, he shouldn’t take anything for granted. Are you looking forward to the potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford showdown? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!