David Benavidez Fires Back at Canelo’s Excuses: “Fk That, That’s Crazy!”**
As the anticipation for a potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez continues to mount, the latest developments suggest that the bout may be further away than fans had hoped. Amidst speculation surrounding the terms of the prospective fight, Benavidez has firmly rejected the possibility of accepting a rehydration clause, dismissing it as “crazy” despite Alvarez’s hefty demands.
In a recent interview, Benavidez expressed frustration with Alvarez’s repeated avoidance of the matchup, citing a litany of excuses put forth by the Mexican superstar. Refusing to entertain the idea of compromising on his terms, Benavidez emphasized the need for Alvarez to step up and face him without imposing restrictive conditions.
“I’m always undisciplined. I come in at 25 pounds. He always has a f**king excuse. It’s always something, bro,” he noted.
He quipped, “I have no problem with that [rehydration clause], but f**k that. If that happens and he’s getting 200 million, you got to fill that 25 extra pounds that they say I am weighing. Come on bro, 150-200 million, you still putting a rehydration clause! That’s crazy.”
“I have no problem with that [rehydration clause], but f**k that,” Benavidez declared defiantly. “If that happens and he’s getting 200 million, you gotta fill that 25 extra pounds that they say I am weighing. Come on bro, 150-200 million, you still putting a rehydration clause! That’s crazy.”
Benavidez’s refusal to acquiesce to Alvarez’s demands reflects a growing sentiment within the boxing community that the Phoenix fighter is being unfairly sidelined by the undisputed super middleweight champion. With speculation rife about Alvarez’s motivations for avoiding Benavidez, questions abound regarding his willingness to face a formidable challenger.
He noted, “He’s taken out challenges. He fought Golovkin three times. He’s fought everybody. If I talked so much s**t, come shut me up. You’re getting a good paycheck for it. Come shut me up. But the simple fact that he’s asking for $150/$200 million, come on bro. And he continues to say I’m not worth anything. It’s funny that you’re gonna ask for $200 million for a fighter who’s not worth anything… I really do think he’s scared of me.”
“I’m in the position that I have earned through the fights, through effort. If you look at my career, I have fought with many halls of fame, with many undefeated, with champions. I deserve and I can do whatever I want to do. I’m not going to go out of my way to do anything for anyone.”
The fiery exchange between Benavidez and Alvarez underscores the tension surrounding a potential matchup between the two fighters. As Benavidez continues to challenge Alvarez to step into the ring and prove his worth, boxing fans eagerly await further developments in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown.
