Canelo Alvarez is holding his ground on the demand for a whopping $200 million if he is to step into the ring with David Benavidez. Despite facing a significant weight difference of 25-30 lbs on fight night, Canelo remains willing to consider the matchup but is adamant about the hefty paycheck.
With no takers for the $200 million price tag set by Canelo and the probable high purse demands from Benavidez, the prospect of this fight materializing seems dim. Benavidez is also anticipating a substantial payday, evident from his repeated mentions of the potential clash.
At a recent golf event, Canelo reiterated his stance, declaring, “If he wants to fight me, it comes with a $200 million price tag.” The financial requirements for this bout could escalate to as much as $250 million if a well-off individual or entity steps in to make it happen.
Canelo’s reservations about Benavidez’s weight advantage hold merit, with speculations that Benavidez might essentially be a cruiserweight posing as a super middleweight. Introducing stricter weight regulations in boxing, like a 10-lb rehydration limit and a fight-day weigh-in, could help curb fighters from exploiting size differentials.
To foster equitable competition in the sport and eliminate unfair advantages stemming from weight manipulation, implementing measures of this nature is imperative.
