After the fight between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Jermell Charlo was confirmed for September 30, David Benavidez’s father, José, delved into the subject and let it be known that he believes that the American can deliver a resounding defeat to the Mexican and champion undisputed super middleweight.
Benavidez Sr., let it be known that he was surprised by the change of rival that ‘Canelo’ had since the rumors suggested that he was going to fight with Jermall (Charlo) and not Jermell. “Everyone is surprised by the fights. Everyone thought that he was the older brother. The 160 (pounds) that were going to go to 168, but now we see that they are the 154 that are going to fight, ”he said in an interview with Fighthype.
Given this, he was asked if he thinks Jermell has a chance to beat Canelo, to which he replied with great confidence: “Of course, man.”
“Jermell has been active. I’m excited for this fight, to be honest with you. He is a champion for a reason. He’s good, he’s still young, strong and hungry, and you could probably say he has a pretty good chance of beating Canelo. If that happens, we are on a different page,” he added.
In this sense, the father of the boxer of Ecuadorian descent indicated that he is “super happy” about the Álvarez fight and acknowledged that he still believes that his son can have the fight with him. “I’m super happy man to be honest with you. We keep trying, we keep training and we have to be ready for opportunities, and things are as they are, and they will be like that, ”he specified.
However, it appears that Benavidez Sr. is unaware that Canelo’s three fights with PBC would already be set and his son is not listed on the list which is based on the following order:
- Jermell Charlo
- Jermall Charlo
- Errol Spence Jr.
Despite this, Mr. affirms that he is happy that Saúl Álvarez faces Jermell Charlo because if the latter wins, then his son (David) could face him and he would have the opportunity to snatch the four belts that belong to him today. to the mexciano..
However, Benavidez Sr.’s thought could be far from reality and that is that if the youngest of the Charlo family defeats Canelo, it is most likely that a rematch between the two will take place.
Even so, the father never stopped emphasizing the possibility of David facing Álvarez and believes that the chances of this happening increase after the latter has signed with PBC.
“We just have to be ready and we are happy because it is good for boxing. Canelo is with PBC now, so I’m happy about that because we’re on the better side right now (for the Benavidez-Canelo fight to happen)
“The arrival of Canelo at PBC, in my opinion, will generate more money and there will be more opportunities for many of our people who are with PBC.
Canelo Álvarez will arrive at the fight on September 30 with a record of 59 wins (39 by knockout), two draws and two losses. For his part, Jermell Charlo exhibits a record of 35 wins (19 KOs), a draw and a setback.
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