Sidelining Jermall Charlo, Canelo Alvarez Not Fighting David Benavidez Will Be a Disappointment, Claims Boxing Journalist

The boxing world right now is in sheer confusion as the opponent for Canelo Alvarez remains unknown. The Mexican icon has already announced that his next opponent is going to be an American fighter. The two names that surfaced were to be most likely Jermall Charlo and Jaime Munguia. But boxing fans want ‘the Mexican Monster’ David Benavidez.

Fans had initially thought that Alvarez would be fighting Benavidez next, however, the undisputed champion seems to have no wish to do so. Left disappointed towards the situation, boxing journalist Dan Rafael had a lot to say about the upcoming fight. He firmly believes that facing Benavidez is the only thing that makes sense for Canelo.

Why Canelo Alvarez vs. David Benavidez is the fight fans deserve

Renowned boxing journalist Dan Rafael recently shared insights on the potential disappointment looming if Canelo Alvarez decides not to face David Benavidez. While acknowledging Benavidez’s American roots and Mexican heritage, Rafael emphasized the widespread anticipation for this matchup. He stated, “That’s the fight that should be happening. That’s the one that makes the most sense.”

Rafael highlighted the significance of this bout for pay-per-view sales and expressed skepticism about alternatives like a Charlo or Munguia fight. Transitioning to potential alternatives, Rafael suggested, “The only one I think could compete or may even do a little better than a Benavidez fight at this moment would probably be the Crawford fight.”

He also added, “But if he’s not fighting Crawford I don’t know a single person out there that would prefer to see Charlo over David Benavidez or Munguia for that matter.” The uncertainty surrounding Canelo’s next opponent leaves fans anxious, hoping for a promising showdown. Meanwhile, he also went deeper into why the Charlo fight doesn’t make sense.

Rafael finds something perplexing

The exclusion of Jermall Charlo from Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming fights leaves many scratching their heads. Despite Jermall holding the prestigious WBC middleweight title, his prolonged hiatus from defending it raises concerns. Rafael boldly stated, “The Charlo fight, I don’t get.” Emphasizing the lengthy two-and-a-half-year layoff, the journalist critiques Jermall’s return, a non-title bout that lacked luster. He pointed out how Charlo, “didn’t even defend the title, didn’t look particularly good in that fight.”

Transitioning into the disappointment looming over fans, the journalist suggests, “A lot of people will be hugely disappointed because there you have Canelo.” Drawing comparisons to Canelo’s previous bout against Jermell Charlo, where the latter failed to impress, the decision to bypass a potential David Benavidez clash appears perplexing. This deviation from a promising matchup hints at a missed opportunity for an electrifying showdown in the boxing world.

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