By Sean Jones: Canelo Alvarez says he doesn’t know when he’ll battle David Benavidez as a result of his focus this 12 months is thrashing John Ryder on Might sixth after which avenging his loss to Dmitry Bivol in September.
What’s fascinating is Canelo desires the rematch with WBA gentle heavyweight champion Bivol at 175, similar to the primary battle final Might, moderately than at 168, like his promoter Eddie Hearn desires.
The rationale for Canelo not eager to face Ryder at 168 could also be that he might take his 4 titles, leaving him belt-less, and take away any excuse he beforehand had about his loss ensuing from combating the larger man on the night time.
Canelo isn’t going to win too many boxing followers if he continues to swerve interim WBC tremendous middleweight champion Benavidez (26-0, 23 KOs) if he will get previous Caleb Plant of their battle this month on March twenty fifth.
Benavidez is already Canelo’s obligatory, and now he’s the WBC interim title. It’s unclear why the WBC has been dragging its ft about ordering the Canelo-Benavidez battle as a result of Benavidez has been obligatory for a few years with out it being known as.
If Canelo vacates his WBC 168-lb title, as many boxing followers consider he’ll do, he’s by no means going to reside it down. The one approach Canelo will have the ability to escape criticism is that if he strikes as much as 175 and faces Bivol and Artur Beterbiev in back-to-back fights.
It’s unrealistic for Canelo to do this as a result of if he will get whipped by Bivol in September, it could be pointless for him to attempt to arrange a battle with Beterbiev.
“Everybody is aware of the rematch with Bivol is my aim, however we’ll see. We have to move this battle first after which begin speaking concerning the battle with Bivol,” stated Canelo to Fight Hub TV when requested what his aim is for this 12 months.
“Everybody stated the identical factor after I fought Bivol. You by no means know in boxing,” stated Canelo when requested if he was going to “crush” John Ryder. “It’s purported to be that approach, however you by no means know. I’m going to coach 100, and don’t be so assured.
“175 as a result of I really feel I have to do in that phrases,” Canelo stated concerning what weight he’ll battle within the rematch with Bivol. “Look, each battle is sweet for me and for the followers. My aim now could be Bivol, after which we’ll see,” Canelo stated when requested if he’ll battle David Benavidez if he emerges victorious towards Caleb Plant on March twenty fifth.
“Proper now my aim now could be Bivol, after which we’ll see what occurs, but when the battle with Bivol doesn’t occur, then we’ll look different issues. I don’t know. It’s an excellent battle however I feel he’s [Benavidez] extra sturdy and has good qualities. That’s why,” stated Canelo when requested who wins the Benavidez vs. Plant battle.
Ryder to make use of his health to beat Canelo
“He hasn’t put too many steps fallacious on this sport. Clearly, the Bivol defeat and the Mayweather defeat, however these are two world elite fighters,” stated John Ryder to Xicana Boxing when requested if he sees something in Canelo’s sport that he can capitalize on of their battle on Might sixth.
“We’ll return and have a look at tapes, work on stuff, and give you a sport plan with Tony Sims. Some Might sixth, we’ll have an awesome sport plan, and we’ll present it.
“My health. I’m a really match fighter, I work at a excessive work price, and I take pleasure in mixing it up shut,” Ryder stated when requested what his greatest property are going into the battle with Canelo. It’s my first time in Mexico. It’s my first time in San Diego as nicely, so it’s been an awesome journey,” stated Ryder.
