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David Benavidez Drops Canelo Chase Three Years Late

David Benavidez has finally conceded that a fight with Canelo Alvarez will never happen, admitting that reality years after his climb up the divisions settled David Benavidez Drops Canelo Chase Three Years Late @ Boxing News 24

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:52 AM
David Benavidez Drops Canelo Chase Three Years Late
Key Things to Know
  • David Benavidez has admitted a long-discussed fight against Canelo Alvarez will never take place.
  • Benavidez confirmed to Brian Custer that he has permanently moved on from calling out Alvarez.
  • Boxing News 24 argues Benavidez's decision comes years late given his rise to cruiserweight.
The Story in 60 Seconds

David Benavidez has conceded that a fight against Canelo Alvarez will never happen, stating he no longer wants to call out an opponent who does not want to fight. Benavidez, who has not competed at 168 pounds since 2023, now fights at cruiserweight and expressed intentions to eventually move up to heavyweight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Boxing News 24 argues that Benavidez moved on far too late and criticizes his resume compared to Alvarez's legacy. The outlet contends that Benavidez's upcoming cruiserweight defense against Michal Cieslak fails to elevate him to elite status, noting he also missed an opportunity to target Terence Crawford.

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