Canelo Alvarez’s price tag of 150-200 million for a fight against David Benavidez can have backfired. The Saudis selected to disregard that demand and give attention to the cheaper alternative of ‘The Mexican Monster’ fighting the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev winner.
Saudi Arabia: Savvy Shoppers
Talksport reports that His Excellency Turki Alalshikh feels it’s more practical to match Benavidez against the Bivol-Beterbiev winner, which some could possibly be construed as a signal that they don’t wish to fulfill Canelo’s $150-200 million asking price.
The Saudis are getting a a lot better bargain by matching Beterbiev against whoever emerges because the victor of the Bivol vs. Beterbiev contest.
Essentially, Canelo is asking for King’s Ransome with that quantity. Canelo Could have priced himself out for the Saudi dough, and he might need ruined his possibilities in joining in on high-paying events within the Kingdom.
Canelo’s Likelihood to Backtrack
Canelo can have misjudged the Saudis’ willingness to fulfill his financial demand for the fight against Benavidez. Obviously, it’s not too late.
Canelo can at all times post a message on social media, letting the Saudis know that he’s willing to take considerably less to face Benavidez, and maybe they could view this overture as a signal that he’s regretting his initial sky-high financial demand.
So long as Canelo shows his willingness to barter his fee downard, he can still pick up a giant Saudi bag.
Alalshikh desires to match Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) against the winner of the June 1st fight between IBF/WBC/WBO light heavyweight champion Beterbiev and WBA champ Bivol. Those two are meeting in a four-belt undisputed championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as a part of an enormous card.
The Gvozdyk Gamble
It’s unclear at the moment if Benavidez’s plans on fighting Oleksandr Gvozdyk in a WBC light heavyweight title eliminator will still be happening in June on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin.
There’s enough time for Benavidez to make a quick turnaround to fight the Bivol-Beterbiev winner in December, however it’s dangerous for him to face a giant puncher like Gvozdyk ahead of a vital clash like that.
For the Saudis to be planning on matching Benavidez against the Bivol-Beterbiev winner in December, they’re assuming that he’s going to be victorious against Gvozdyk, and will be a mistake. Gvozdyk has talent, size, and power to defeat Benavidez potentially.
