Tim Tszyu Weighs In on Canelo Alvarez’s Staggering Demand for Benavidez Bout: “That’s Mind Blowing”
Amidst the fervor of boxing’s elite, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez stands tall, a figure of unmatched prominence in the sport’s hierarchy. Yet, as discussions swirl around his proposed showdown with David Benavidez, the boxing world finds itself grappling with the sheer audacity of Canelo’s financial demands. And in this whirlwind of speculation, Tim Tszyu, the Australian sensation, has stepped forth to offer his unfiltered thoughts.
As Canelo diligently readies himself for his impending clash with Jaime Munguia, whispers of a potential confrontation with Benavidez linger in the air. Initially dismissed as a mere rumor, Canelo’s apparent interest in the bout took a startling turn when reports surfaced of his exorbitant asking price: a jaw-dropping $150-200 million. Tszyu, like many, finds himself stunned by the sheer magnitude of this figure.
In a candid exchange with the media ahead of his own title bout against Sebastian Fundora, Tszyu was confronted with Canelo’s astronomical demand. Initially taken aback, Tszyu couldn’t help but jest, “Benavidez should also pay him right?” Yet, behind the humor lies a profound incredulity at the spectacle unfolding within the boxing realm.
While Canelo’s unparalleled success may warrant such lofty remuneration, Tszyu remains incredulous at the sheer audacity of the ask. “I guess Canelo, he’s got that position that, he’s the number one man in boxing so he can say figures but like talking about figures, like that, that’s mind blowing,” Tszyu remarked, his disbelief palpable.
Yet, as the clamor for the Benavidez showdown grows louder, it appears that few are willing to meet Canelo’s extravagant demands. Even HE Turki Alalshikh, the emerging power player in the boxing landscape, seems to have redirected his focus towards more financially feasible endeavors, leaving the proposed matchup in limbo.
“I guess Canelo, he’s got that position that, he’s the number one man in boxing so he can say figures but like talking about figures, like that, that’s mind blowing.”
With discussions now swirling around a potential bout between Benavidez and the victor of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, scheduled for June 1st, the path to glory for Benavidez becomes increasingly convoluted. Yet, as he braces himself for a pivotal clash against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Benavidez remains poised to seize his moment and stake his claim among boxing’s elite.
As demands for the Canelo vs. Benavidez showdown escalate, few are willing to meet the exorbitant price tag. Even HE Turki Alalshikh, a rising force in boxing, shifts focus to more feasible ventures, leaving the bout’s fate uncertain. Amidst talks of a potential clash between Benavidez and the Beterbiev vs. Bivol winner on June 1st, Benavidez’s path to glory grows complex. Yet, poised for a pivotal bout against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Benavidez remains determined to carve his legacy among boxing’s elite.
