Tyson Slams Canelo For Dodging Benavidez Fight: It's A Shame For Boxing And For Mexico

Marina Magomedova
29 Feb 2024
14:56
Tyson Slams Canelo For Dodging Benavidez Fight: It's A Shame For Boxing And For Mexico

American boxer Mike Tyson criticized unified world WBA/WBC middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez for avoiding a fight with David Benavidez.

Previously, Benavidez's manager, Sampson Lewkowicz, offered Alvarez a $55 million purse.

Mike Tyson
I can't believe what I just heard, Canelo rejected 60 million dollars to fight Benavidez, who is a tremendous fighter, young, strong, with hunger and Mexican pride. Is he afraid of losing? Do you not respect the legacy of the great Mexican champions who faced the best regardless of the money?... This is a shame for boxing and for Mexico. It seems he doesn't have the courage; It is a shame, because he has a lot of talent, but he lacks heart.

Alvarez's last fight was against Jermell Charlo in September 2023, with Alvarez winning by unanimous decision. Alvarez has a record of 60 wins (39 by knockout), 2 losses, and 2 draws.

Benavidez's last fight was against Demetrius Andrade in November 2023, resulting in a technical knockout due to the opponent's refusal to continue. Benavidez holds a record of 28 wins (24 by knockout) and no losses.

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