The uncertainty is over: the Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez announced that the Russian Dmitry Bivol will be his first rival of the 1200. However, many boxing fans expected a fight against David Benavidez, one of them being the legend Mike Tyson.
“There are some new guys out there. I call the young David Benavidez The Monster. It’s tough, and I would love to see him fight Canelo,” said the former boxer for the network’s Club Shay Shay Podcast,. FOX Sports.
According to the specialized press, Canelo Team rejected an offer of $100 million dollars to agree to a fight against Benavidez. And it is that the man from Guadalajara not only focuses on his fight against Bivol, but also on the trilogy against Gennady Golovkin
“God willing (they will fight between Canelo and Benavidez). If it doesn’t happen, it will be an embarrassment to boxing,” Iron Mike said. Regarding a possible fight between Saúl Álvarez and Jermell Charlo, he stated: “Canelo with Charlo, that will be an interesting fight. That shows that we are going to see the big fights that will bring in the money you are talking about.”
During the interview, the former heavyweight king reiterated that Benavidez has to Take advantage of your youth. “You have to go against Canelo. There are many young (boxers) with a future, but Canelo is almost out, “he said.