The Benavidez team is still not over the whole situation.
This weekend will see Canelo Alvarez re-enter a boxing ring for the first time in four short months. Alvarez will be doing battle against Edgar Berlanga, in the biggest fight of the 27-year-old’s career.
Berlanga isn’t a bad opponent by any means, but everyone wanted to see Canelo fight David Benavidez. Not even a bout against Jermall Charlo would have appeased fans; they simply want Canelo-Benavidez. There have been conflicting reports that have come out of both camps, although most believe Alvarez is avoiding Benavidez for the time being.
David Benavidez’s team wants Berlanga to defeat Canelo
As expected, Benavidez and his team will be keeping a close eye on Saturday’s fight. But somewhat surprisingly, they want to see Canelo lose; at least, according to Benavidez’s father, Jose Benavidez Sr., in an interview
It’s clear that the Benavidez team is sick and tired of Canelo not making a real effort to fight the Mexican Monster. Alvarez beating Berlanga would theoretically be good for Benavidez, as the 34-year-old would want to then fight the best of the best at 168 pounds.
That would be Benavidez, but it doesn’t seem like they have any more hope of a fight materializing at any point.
