Canelo On Why He Wants $200 Million To Fight Benavidez

Niall Doran
August 6, 2024August 6, 2024
Boxing News

Canelo On Why He Wants $200 Million To Fight Benavidez

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez remains the biggest name, attraction, star and pay per view draw in the sport of boxing as of 2024.

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In the years ahead maybe Gervonta Davis or someone can take that mantle but for now it is hard to see anyone doing so.

A fight that everyone wants, David Benavidez, Alvarez says needs $200 million for per:

Canelo Alvarez asked why he's demanding $200million to fight David Benavidez: “Obviously he's a risk, he's a great fighter. Plus he brings to the ring on fight night 25lbs more than me. It's a risk but I don't care. If the money's right it can be tomorrow.” [@SwaysUniverse]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) August 6, 2024

That is big bucks and big money for certain.

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Alvarez next takes on Edgar Berlanga of Puerto Rico who is unbeaten and one of the biggest punchers in the sport.

No easy task to get through first next month.

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