Benavidez vs....

[TitoFan]

There's about as much of a chance of Canelo going up to 175 to challenge Benavidez as there is of Trump actually winning the Nobel Peace Prize. (No matter how much he begs for it).

Canelo didn't want any part of Benavidez back at 168.

What makes anyone think he's gonna want to see him at 175??

[ykdadamaja]

There's about as much of a chance of Canelo going up to 175 to challenge Benavidez as there is of Trump actually winning the Nobel Peace Prize. (No matter how much he begs for it).

Canelo didn't want any part of Benavidez back at 168.

What makes anyone think he's gonna want to see him at 175??

Canelo is the piggy bank now. Fight him for the seven or maybe an eight figure payday for sure. That's the best Canelo can do for the sport at this stage now that his aura is fading a bit. Pass the torch to the next face of boxing.

[Spicoli]

Think Bivol v Beterbiev III has the green light and contracted should be next. Unfortunately, Turki publicly shut down Benavidez v Bivol talk even though it's a commonsense 'big' fight. Canelo is in a weird unfamiliar spot now. I see only a rematch route for him, and it would be totally understandable. He signed himself away and as far as Turki is concerned he "owes" him another 3 fights. Safe to say they won't be gimmes or centered around a proper build back unless a belt is vacated for him to pick up for rematch. That's massive coming off a huge L and at his career point, let's just be honest. He may be a cash cow but it's the set up to be milked hand over fist right now.

[TitoFan]

Think Bivol v Beterbiev III has the green light and contracted should be next. Unfortunately, Turki publicly shut down Benavidez v Bivol talk even though it's a commonsense 'big' fight. Canelo is in a weird unfamiliar spot now. I see only a rematch route for him, and it would be totally understandable. He signed himself away and as far as Turki is concerned he "owes" him another 3 fights. Safe to say they won't be gimmes or centered around a proper build back unless a belt is vacated for him to pick up for rematch. That's massive coming off a huge L and at his career point, let's just be honest. He may be a cash cow but it's the set up to be milked hand over fist right now.

That being the case, I hope Turki plays hardball. No gimmies, like you said. Goodness knows there have been enough of those. But alas, a boxing star in the twilight of his career isn't likely to change his M.O. Not even for Turki.
Canelo will look to preserve his (cough) legacy and his pretty face for Hollywood and the ESPN documentaries.

[Spicoli]

Think Bivol v Beterbiev III has the green light and contracted should be next. Unfortunately, Turki publicly shut down Benavidez v Bivol talk even though it's a commonsense 'big' fight. Canelo is in a weird unfamiliar spot now. I see only a rematch route for him, and it would be totally understandable. He signed himself away and as far as Turki is concerned he "owes" him another 3 fights. Safe to say they won't be gimmes or centered around a proper build back unless a belt is vacated for him to pick up for rematch. That's massive coming off a huge L and at his career point, let's just be honest. He may be a cash cow but it's the set up to be milked hand over fist right now.

That being the case, I hope Turki plays hardball. No gimmies, like you said. Goodness knows there have been enough of those. But alas, a boxing star in the twilight of his career isn't likely to change his M.O. Not even for Turki.
Canelo will look to preserve his (cough) legacy and his pretty face for Hollywood and the ESPN documentaries.

I don't know what they were thinking repeating that Canelo would be fighting again in February (assuming they also considered it would be off an L) but looks like he's out until at least mid 2026 with elbow surgery. I'm half thinking they're just looking at Canelo as a huge flaming torch to pass and squeeze him dry. Keep seeing mentions of a Sheeraz fight upon return but seriously don't think Canelo will walk back into that off surgery. Guess it all depends on how the contract plays out. Looking big picture it sucks that Benavidez has fallen in line with fighting over in SA. Considering the mass Mexican fan base is starving for 'the next' big attraction with Canelo hitting the exit door, and here we are with Benavidez and Bam Rodriquez in imo a massive 'mega-fight' unification both stuffed over in the afternoon golf tournament arena

[TitoFan]

You can lump Benavidez in there with the likes of Bivol, Beterbiev, Opetaia, etc. None are well known to casuals. All of them are elite fighters, who just go about their business. No ducking... no shenanigans. No diva B.S.

All of them would rip Ginger a new one. Unfortunately, Bivol left it up to the judges back when they fought... and he almost paid the almost certain, predictable price.

Hopefully... Ginger continues to fade off into the sunset.

He was convincingly beaten by a guy 3 divisions south of him... so there's that "little thorn" stuck to his side.

I honestly couldn't give less of a damn what Canelo does next. Hopefully Turki will make sure he fights real fights against real opponents. But in the end it's the diva who really calls the shots.

Can't wait for "Boxing After Ginger."

[ykdadamaja]

You can lump Benavidez in there with the likes of Bivol, Beterbiev, Opetaia, etc. None are well known to casuals. All of them are elite fighters, who just go about their business. No ducking... no shenanigans. No diva B.S.

All of them would rip Ginger a new one. Unfortunately, Bivol left it up to the judges back when they fought... and he almost paid the almost certain, predictable price.

Hopefully... Ginger continues to fade off into the sunset.

He was convincingly beaten by a guy 3 divisions south of him... so there's that "little thorn" stuck to his side.

I honestly couldn't give less of a damn what Canelo does next. Hopefully Turki will make sure he fights real fights against real opponents. But in the end it's the diva who really calls the shots.

Can't wait for "Boxing After Ginger."

Hey, be fair to Canelo. Boxing needed a face when Floyd left and he was the face for quite a bit. He excited Mexican fight fans and in turn it excited black fans and white fans followed suit. If it wasn't for Canelo, these paydays these guys got off of him would not be. And if it wasn't for Floyd, none of them would be here.