Canelo Alvarez responds to ducking accusations regarding David Benavidez fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:13 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Canelo Alvarez addressed accusations of ducking David Benavidez, stating that a fight between them should not happen due to weight class differences. Alvarez, a former four-weight world champion, insists he has nothing to prove after a recent points loss to Terence Crawford. He is set to face Christian Mbili on October 31 after rescheduling their bout. Alvarez claims that Benavidez's current weight class status, where he is also a champion, differs from when Alvarez held the undisputed title.
- •Canelo claims Benavidez is competing in a different weight class.
- •Alvarez rescheduled his fight against Christian Mbili to October 31.
- •Canelo lost to Terence Crawford in September, making Crawford a three-weight undisputed champion.
- •Benavidez recently moved to light-heavyweight and cruiserweight after serving as WBC mandatory challenger.
- 10:13 AMYahoo Sports — Canelo Alvarez addresses David Benavidez ‘duck’ accusations after rearranging fight: ‘It’s not fair’
"Many fans have long accused Canelo of ducking Benavidez, and Alvarez has explained why a fight between them should never happen
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