After retaining his undisputed super middleweight title against Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas, world champion Canelo Alvarez discussed his place in boxing history and his plans for what comes next.
“When I retire, my numbers will say what position I’m in,” said Canelo. “I know there’s a lot of great Mexican fighters in the past, but I’m the best fighting right now. I’m gonna rest and enjoy my family. If the money is right, I can fight right now. I’ve fought everyone and I can do what I want.”
Regarding the fight with Munguia, Canelo said, “This win means a lot. I’m glad that I gave him this opportunity. Munguia is a great guy and a great champion. He’s gonna have a great career. I’m very proud that the whole world is watching us Mexicans.
“I took my time. I have a lot of experience. Munguia is a great fighter. He’s strong and smart. But I have 12 rounds to win the fight and I did. I did really good and I’m proud of it. He’s strong, but he’s a little slow. I could see every punch. That’s why I’m the best.”
solid win. hopefully he fights an interesting opponent next. (benavides, bivol, etc) or maybe there are more of the charlo family available? uncles grandparents, etc..
You fight Benavides. He is like Haney and Garcia. They walk around at 200lbs and then went to fight smaller guys.
Canelo did the same thing! When he campaigned at 154 he was 170+ on fight night.
If he doesn’t mind making 25 million or less he’d take on Mall and keep his ranking stagnant. If he wants to lift his legacy and make 200m+ he’d fight Benavides then the winner of Beterbiev and Bivol.
Well said Canelo one of the best Mexican fighters ever achieved a lot in boxing fought the best out there give the majority fans the fight they want next David Benavidez if get down 168 from 175.
He lost all his big fights mayweather and Bivol and he doesn’t want to fight benavidez
Canelo won against floyd
R u dumb?
You moron huh? He lost easy to Floyd, Lara, GGG and Bivol. He eats them steroid Mexican beef which is a dumb excuse thinking how many Mexican boxers that are actually based in Mexico that eats beef but never tested positive for testosterone boosters.
WOW dude, where do you live? I’m going to have to send someone to give you a welfare check. Floyd schooled Canelo.
Anejo beat Floyd by 1-2 point just check the whole fight don’t watch the highlights please
did he beat GGG 2x and a draw out of 3 mega fights which were his biggest fights he fought Mayweather right after his highschool graduation and and fought and took a bigger challenge with Bivol he just used a bad game plan but otherwise i agree fight either Bivol in a rematch or Benavidez but at 168 and hit their asses with a rehydration clause then retire win or lose
Julia Caesar Chavez, Ruben Olivares, Vincente Saldivar, Sugar Ramos, Jose (Cuban)Napoles, Carlos Zarate and Miguel Canto. These great Mexican champions fought everyone put in front of them and they never made the money or the excuses or that Canelo is making. Their moto was ‘have gloves, will travel’ and they fought all over the world.
Which one of those ended up with good health, good quality of life and in good standings with their families, to include setting them for life (2 to 3 generations to come) ? Difference between P4P in Boxing and P4P in life…
Where is Finito Lopez?
Those 2 fights you stated are his only losses. He did beat the brakes off of several undefeated super middle weight champions though…. He fights who he wants, not who keeps calling him out for the Canelo shortcut to fame and fortune. Those guys can fight each other (Benavidez, Morrel, Beterbiev, Bivol, Mbili, etc).
2 lmao
He lost to Erislandy Lara and GGG twice plus he eats them
Tainted Mexican beef. Canela is a disgrace
Caneklo is not the best Mexican ever at least not in the style he is the best as far as marketing is concerned
He will never be loved by Mexicans like Toluco lopez , kid Azteca, change Casanova,jose becerra, fili Nava, pajarito Moreno, sal Sanchez, raton Macias etc etc etc
Those are the Mexican champs you came up with? lol
Carlos is right this time Pete. Those he mentioned, along with Ruben Olivares and JC Chavez Sr.are the ones venerated by Mexican boxing fans, Canelo for sure isn’t there yet
I’m not talking about champions.I’m talking about Mexicans loved by boxing fans in mexico Because their style we don’t care about h9w many defenses they accomplished we care about performance and execution
And canelo is far away from this warriors
If this would be based on numbers then Chavez finito and de la hoya could be better than canelo
Finito 24 defenses and never lost since amateur career
Chavez 27 defenses 34 world title fights and 90 as a undefeated
De la hoya was champ in 6 division and youngest champ in 3 division plus another numbers that I don’t remember now
Canelo is a great fighter in this era but as for being the best Mexican fighter of all time I don’t think so, Salvador Sanchez who died at 23 years old defended his title 10 times against 4 future hall of famers, and was a pro boxer only 7 years with a record of 44-1-1 32 ko’s.
He has earned the right to call his shots at the negotiating table for sure I for one am not hating on that
I am more upset at the sanctioning bodies for not enforcing the rules equally for all fighter the purpose of rankings is to give a shot to the fighters who earned their title shot by winning and climbing the ranks accordingly
But unfortunately the sanctioning bodies seem to forget the rules and have excuses for certain champions
i agree 100 percent, boxing has become the sport of kings, the middle class and retired people can’t afford 80 bucks a pop then have to watch boring under cards for 3 hours!!! i love the sport but the greed has taken over and my interest has faded.
Jim Gray asked ‘so is Benavidez next?”
Canelo – “We’re going to take a vacation.” “But if the money is there we will fight anybody”
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Last I heard he wanted over 250 million to fight Benavidez. Benavidez is not Pacqiao or Floyd but I do think he’s trying to take a page out of their playback to maximize the profit for that fight.
Nah he’s trying to price out the fight. Nobody is going to pay that much to see them. Benavidez is not big enough name. Canelo has to realize Floyd or Manny are generational talents that can generate that kind of money, especially Floyd.
Sorry Canelo, you can’t do whatever you want.
Naaaaaaaaaaa canelo is a coward
He would fight Benavides if he gets paid well
Most Mexican when they are asked when they gona fight against x fighter they answer like this:
“”””I fight him anytime anywhere and for free””””
Of course they not gona fight for free but it’s a way to say yes and not requesting $200 millions dollars which is a nice way to say no because I’m scared
you think Canelo is scared of a coke head weight bully with a few name fighters on his resume i mean hes good but still other than all the media hype let him go beat Gvozdyk then the winner of Beterbiev vs Bivol then fight smaller Canelo at 168 if he can that then i think everybody me included will say thats earned like an old school fighter and well deserved until then im tire of these todays fighters trying shit babble chihuahua bark their way in lotto money fights its bad enough we gotta see fake fighter aka youtubers come in and skip the earn line over real fighters and make big money fighting other fake fighters we gotta separate real from pretenders
You mean to tell me that Benavidez HAS to beat the Bivol-Beterbiev winner to DESERVE a shot at Canelo??????? What are you, Canelo’s mother or sister? That’s as dumb as saying Crawford has to beat the winner of Fury-Usyk to earn a shot at him.
RD – LMAO, I was thinking the same. Benavidez has beaten everyone at 168 to earn his shot at the undisputed titles.
Canelo clearly wants nothing to do with him.
However with that said I doubt Benavidez will go back down to 168 if he fares well against gvozdyk. But that is not going to be an easy task.
I didn’t understand what you said. Yes, Canelo is afraid of Benavides. That’s why he is requesting 200 million dollars. Cause he doesn’t want to fight Benavides. It’s clear to see he doesn’t want to fight Benavides. So yes, I think he is scared of Benavides.
Carlos. Welcome back to your real life. Your whole persona is talking about a guy who has accomplished so much, but will never be enough for you. I’ve never seen such a whiny little bitch in my life. Get some help, see a therapist. Talk it out. But stfu, nobody cares to read your drivel constantly.
Stupid and childish name calling does not take away the fact that Canelo is hiding. Not only from Beniviedes, but also from David Morrell.
David Morell hasn’t earned a shot. He is doing well but the comp has to be elevated. Benavidez is the only fighter that earned a shot by winning fights against the best available and if Morrell happens to meet and beat Benavidez then he’d be the man.
He’s certain “scared” of Crawford. He says he’s too small but then fights a smaller Charlo. He says he doesn’t fight Mexican to get out of the Benavidez fights then fights Jaime. Wake up. How many more passes can a guy get?
That’s why most good Mexican fighters retired broke and with bad health . There is nothing wrong not doing what he is going . He just took a page from Floyd, I bet you ride Floyd’s di.k in a second lol.Canelo is very much loved that’s why he is where he is, fans made him number one , he didn’t put himself there you jack ass.
Canelo has a big mouth. Who’s he beaten ? Have him fight usyk if he’s so good
Benavidez vs morell, benavidez looks the other way and then saids canelo is ducking him! Morell has been calling benavidez for a while! Beating the weak bobo andrade and caleb plant is not enough for his resume to deserve a shot at canelo! He should just fight tyson fury or usik in his real weigh division not calling out the little guy!
If Canelo vs. Benavidez ever occurs, my money is on the Mexican. Ever notice the Ecuadorian never calls out the undefeated Cuban, David Morrell? I’m not sure who Morrell’s manager is, but he really needs to start badgering for a match with Benavidez.
I agree with the Carlos Padilla comment 100%. But I would just like to add…I think Canelo’s dislike for Benavidez is so great that he just does not want to give him the opportunity to cash in on a mega fight. That being said if Canelo gets the 150m/200m as mentioned above the fight is on but under Canelo’s terms.
Mauricio Sulaiman are you listening to Canelo’s comment? It seems like the time when Don King did the same to your father.
Mauricio Sulaiman are you listening to Canelo’s comment? It seems like the time when Don King did the same to your father.
Yes you can do what you want, even dope again , because just like your former gym mate Garcia, people will be looking around for excuses, while crucifying the likes of Benn, for the same crime.