Canelo Alvarez’s trainer/manager Eddy Reynoso names the four options for his next fight – David Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev
Canelo Alvarez cemented his place as boxing’s pound-for-pound king as he was crowned undisputed super-middleweight champion on November 6.
The Mexican superstar knocked out Caleb Plant to bring together all four belts at 168lbs, but attention has already turned to what could come next.
As he secured his free agency last year, Canelo is now able to completely call the shots with regards to how he runs his career.
The 31-year-old will work with trainer/manager Eddy Reynoso to devise his plan, identify his next opponent and then negotiate with the relevant promoter to make the fight.
And Reynoso has now named the four fighters who are options for Canelo to face next.
David Benavidez (25-0, 22 KOs)
Benavidez is a 24-year-old American who has twice held the WBC super-middleweight title, but was stripped for testing positive for cocaine and then for missing weight.
Now, he appears to be back on the right track and wants a shot at regaining his crown.
Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs)
Charlo is a 31-year-old American who has held belts at super-welterweight and middleweight.
He has been pursuing a bout with Canelo for several years and would likely be willing to move up to super-middleweight to make it happen.
Artur Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs)
Beterbiev is a 36-year-old Russian who has two of the four world titles at light-heavyweight.
Many believe that the WBC and IBF champion, who has knocked out all of his opponents to date, would be the toughest test for Canelo.
Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs)
Bivol is a 30-year-old Russian who is WBA light-heavyweight champion.
While also a hard-hitter like Beterbiev, Bivol is very technically skilled and would present different challenges for Canelo.
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