I believe my inner cynic has taken over regarding Canelo. But this comes off like some ultra maneuvering straight from the top of the wbc and team Canelo shell game. So he waits Benavidez out and along comes the runner up prize of "interim" shot and a supposed guarantee fight with a Bivol v Beterbiev that has yet to happen. Oh and he gets to leave the division for it...the guy who has already been called weight bully and will now need to boil back down "if" the Canelo fight is lined for September...a 3 month turn around for Benavidez. We, you, me, my cat, my drunk neighbor, your cat...we all know that's not happening! Gets better...Reynoso trainer of Canelo is working with Gvozdyk and now has a firsthand direct preview and scout on facing him in the ring. Brilliant. Benavidez moving to 175 is not an experiment and while The Nail is on a comeback after Beterbiev tore him down he still remains a very live skilled boxer-puncher. I think it's a solid match and Benavidez gets nothing but respect. But this is still Canelo getting away with 'jump thru my hoops' first bullshat rather than fulfill his responsibility as "undisputed King". You don't see any ducks clearer than this. Unless they're sitting at your feet at the park begging for bread ffs.

And the "face of boxing" is currently set to face the highly regarded TBA from parts unknown in just 75 ? days and asking you to pay for it. The man is a shameless charlatan and the entire act and string along and all the sheep marching in step is tiresome.

You're King Canelo. You're currently "undisputed" and the face of boxing. You are the El Grande Ginger of the sweet science. Just fight the best in your 168 division champ. Defend! That is literally all critics are asking you to do at this point in time.