Rick Glazer anticipates that Canelo Alvarez will face Jaime Munguia and Terrence Crawford in 2024 instead of David Benavidez.
According to Glazer, Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) is a more suitable opponent for Canelo than Benavidez. He believes that Crawford would attract a different audience, potentially leading to higher pay-per-view sales compared to a fight with Benavidez, who shares a similar fan base with Alvarez.
Glazer predicts that if Benavidez had taken a more challenging career path like Crawford, he might have secured the fight against Canelo in 2024.
He also suggests that Canelo would earn more by facing Munguia (42-0, 33 KOs), a popular Mexican fighter with a substantial following, than by fighting Benavidez.
Glazer questions who Benavidez should face in order to earn a comparable paycheck to Canelo’s.
- David Morel
- Artur Beterbiev
- Dmitry Bivol
- Jermall Charlo
- Diego Pacheco
- Edgar Berlanga
- Jaime Munguia
He highlights that Benavidez needs to increase the quality of his opponents to elevate his status in the boxing world and secure a potential fight with Canelo.
Glazer also expresses his belief that Canelo will opt to fight Munguia and Crawford, citing the financial benefits and audience differences these matchups would bring compared to a potential fight with Benavidez.
Prediction: Canelo will fight Munguia & Crawford in 2024
Glazer explains that fighting Benavidez may not be as lucrative due to a lack of sufficient fan following, and Benavidez’s physical size also poses challenges for a potential Canelo fight.
He suggests that a fight with Benavidez would require strict weight management to prevent Benavidez from gaining a significant size advantage on the fight night, making it less appealing for Canelo.
Glazer maintains that Canelo is still a formidable fighter despite age-related changes, and he believes that Canelo’s dominance in his recent fights demonstrates his continued high-level performance.
Regarding Benavidez, Glazer emphasizes the need for Benavidez to take on more challenging opponents and improve his tactical acumen in the ring to progress in his career.
Lastly, Glazer predicts changes in boxing economics and the potential matchups in 2024, highlighting the evolving financial landscape and projecting future high-stakes bouts in the sport.
