Why Is Damian Lillard Rooting for a Canelo Alvarez vs David Benavidez Fight? Delving Into Bucks Star?s Passion for Boxing

The latest star-studded addition of the Milwaukee Bucks, Damian Lillard has big plans for Cinco De Mayo next year. Though there is ample time till May 5th, Lillard has his sights set on something other than basketball for next year?s festival. And it pertains to the sweet science of boxing.?

Fans have gotten privy to the fact that their favorite NBA players tend to enjoy other games from time to time. And it seems like Lillard?s poison appears to be boxing as he does not seem to take no for an answer over this matchup.

Damian Lillard’s eagerness for this matchup

Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez are two of the biggest names, gathering a lot of buzz and hype in the boxing world. Both boxers have been climbing the steep ladder to face off against one another for the super middleweight division.

Canelo Alvarez is a veteran boxer who has an impressive 60-2-2 career record. He has won world championships in four different weight classes, one shy of being categorized as a quintuple champion.

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David Benavidez on the other hand fights in the super middleweight and light heavyweight division. He is a two-time World Boxing Council super middleweight champion and is ranked as one of the top boxers by noted organizations.

And Damian Lillard is one of the many who is eager to see these two boxers dance it out in the ring on Cinco De Mayo. Lillard went to X to shun all excuses, tweeting, ?Canelo and David on Cinco De Mayo? gotta happen No excuses.?

Lillard seems pretty adamant for this fight to happen, given his passion for boxing. So, will it come to fruition?

Lillard’s evergrowing love for boxing

Damian Lillard has been quite vocal about his thoughts and feelings when it comes to high-profile boxing matches. The seven-time All-Star was pretty livid over the split decision in the Tyson Fury – Francis Ngannou fight.

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Lillard also spoke his mind and favored former NBA Slam-Dunk champion Nate Robinson in his debut fight against Jake Paul. So, there is no argument over the fact that Lillard is emotionally invested in this fight to take place.

And it seems like it?s not just Lillard but veteran NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith too is heavily invested in this matchup. Cinco De Mayo is six months away. Do you think this matchup will take place?

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