“Is Canelo Alvarez Dodging David Benavidez? Boxing Commentator Jim Lampley Speaks Out”
In the electrifying world of boxing, the spotlight now shines brightly on Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican maestro whose prowess knows no bounds. With a recent victory over Jaime Munguia under his belt, the clamor for a showdown with David Benavidez has reached a deafening crescendo. Yet, amidst the fervent anticipation, a lingering question hangs in the air: Is Canelo Alvarez avoiding the challenge of Benavidez? Renowned boxing commentator Jim Lampley weighs in on this contentious debate.
In the aftermath of Alvarez’s triumphant bout against Jermell Charlo last year, fans and pundits alike clamored for a clash between the Mexican phenom and Benavidez, the formidable WBC mandatory challenger. However, despite the fervent calls for this epic showdown, the boxing world witnessed a conspicuous absence of interest from Canelo’s camp. Now, as the inevitability of their confrontation looms large, even Lampley finds himself aligning with the prevailing sentiment.
He noted, “First of all, Davis Benavidez is cosmic, exciting, spectacular, etc. But you’re talking about the evidence of one fight. Canelo Alvarez, you’re talking about the evidence of 70 fights.”
He further added, “I don’t know enough about David Benavidez to say to you, ‘Oh, he’s going to beat Canelo Alvarez. He’s going to knock out a guy that nobody has else has really been able to put on the canvas. Do I think David is a cosmic puncher? The biggest I’ve ever seen at that weight? I do believe that.”
In a candid interview with Fight Hub TV, Lampley lauds Benavidez’s undeniable boxing prowess but stops short of tipping the scales in his favor against the legendary Canelo. Drawing a sharp contrast between Benavidez’s limited experience and Canelo’s illustrious career spanning 70 fights, Lampley underscores the magnitude of the challenge facing the up-and-coming challenger.
“David Benavidez is undoubtedly a cosmic force in the ring, but we’re talking about the evidence of one fight versus the storied legacy of Canelo Alvarez,” Lampley asserts, his words echoing the sentiments of many within the boxing fraternity.
“Do I believe that it’s a fight I’ve to see? That has to happen? It needs to take place in the wake of this? I’ve never seen Canelo back down from a challenge. He fought Gennady Golovkin twice. Why would he be scared of David Benavidez?“ he quipped.
Amidst the fervor surrounding this impending clash, Lampley poses a poignant question: Why would Canelo Alvarez, a fighter renowned for his fearlessness and tenacity, shy away from a challenge? Drawing parallels to Canelo’s epic battles against Gennady Golovkin, Lampley dismisses the notion of fear, highlighting Canelo’s track record of facing formidable opponents head-on.
For the record, Canelo’s storied rivalry with Golovkin culminated in three epic encounters, cementing his status as a fearless warrior unafraid of the most daunting challenges.