Canelo vs Jermall on May 4th

Canelo would just be getting older, while Benevidez getting better. That fight needs to happen this year.

 

Canelo would be dumb to wait until 2025, which he is not which means he is not interested in ever fighting him. I know its hard for his fans to accept but its true.

 

I doubt it, Canelo will fight Benevidez in September. There's too much money for Canelo to pass on and the fight would be huge.

 

Unfortunately for your flawed logic and reasoning, Canelo is significantly older than Benavidez. Try again.

 

Indeed. And the other issue is weight, I don't know how long Benavidez can make 168 for and I worry that the fight might not happen at all if Benavidez ends up going to 175 without fighting Canelo first.

 

One would think that Canelo would have a much easier time beating Benavidez while he's still at 168 than at 175, where Canelo has shown to be slower and with more stamina issues a weight class above. The best time for Canelo to fight him is probably this September, while Benavidez can still make 168 but will struggle more to make it. By 2025 Benavidez may be forced to move up to 175 to take on either Benavidez or Bivol, a Benavidez who would be bigger and stronger than he is now. Canelo should definitely fight Benavidez now while he can at 168. He doesn't want to have to deal with him in a year or two at 175.

 

Yeah Canelo does not want to fight Benavidez at 175lb, the extra weight can only benefit the fighter with a (much) bigger frame to carry it. I guess a catch-weight could be a thing too

This September is indeed probably the best time, I just worry we won't get the fight at all. It would be a shame as I and many fans have got intrigued as to how they would match up. How do you see it?

 

No you don't understand your own logic which I used. The point was just because you eventually fight someone doesn't mean you didn't duck them previously. There are many reasons why waiting a fighter out helps you by delaying.

 

With Canelos track history against guys at 175 or heavier weights in general, id doubt Canelo would even suggest a CW at 175 against a career SMW Benevidez. That's just what I think

 

I see it as a very even fight at 168. Though I have to favor Canelo as he's been pretty much unbeatable at 168. Then on the other hand Benavidez work rate presents a problem, Canelo could fight well, land some good flashy shots but still get outpointed and possibly lose a decision. I just don't see him slowing down in the mid rounds like he did against Bivol, and I could also see Benavidez showing him more reaspect early. I mean we saw Plant outbox Benavidez for a good amount of rounds, then we saw Benavidez apply more pressure in the mid rounds and change the fight. I don't think he could break Canelo down like he did Plant, but I could see him taking Canelo's best shots, not going anywhere then trying to out volume Canelo down the stretch. It's a fascinating matchup, it's one that the sport needs. I could see it being a classic honestly.

 

May is the best time. Why does everyone keep ignoring it and just focusing on Sept? Its ridiculous. It should have been Sept 2023 anyway. What happens if Canelo gets injured in May? Then we wait until May 2025? But then Canelo will need a tune up! Bye bye Benavidez fight.

 

May is the best time, but what can the fans do about it? With Jermall being the front runner for a may fight, we can only hope Benevidez is next in September.

 

Fighting Jermall Charlo in May makes sense, he has a 3 fight deal with PBC. Why fight Benavidez with one more fight to go. Charlo is the more winnable fight but still is a big fight. By fighting Benavidez in May, you jeopardize the 3rd PBC fight in the deal. I also think it makes sense to fight both Charlos back to back get them out of the way. Jermall wasn't ready last September, since then he got his tuneup and now maybe he's actually ready for the Canelo fight.

 

Jermall has never fought in the division, had 1 fight in 2.5 years vs a blown up WW, looked **** and missed weight by 4 pounds. Jermall getting a shot at 168 at all, only makes sense if you live in clown world, its a farce he is even being considered. No real boxing fan should entertain it.

How? If he loses its perfect for a rematch. If he wins he moves onto the next fight just as he has done for 15 years. When did this idea start that if you sign a multi fight deal the best fight must be last? I never heard it before. Any other examples?

 

He's never fought in the division? That's where he fought in his last fight. He weighted in at 166.4 lbs, while trying to make a 163 lb catchweight. That means SMW is exactly where he should be fighting at.

It doesn't have to be, but that's the logic by fighting Jermall first. I'm not calling for him to fight Jermall in May. I'd rather it be Benavidez. I'm just saying I'm OK with it, and it makes sense, if he intends on fighting Benavidez in September. I want to him to fight Benavidez this year, I don't really care if it's May or September, as long as it's this year.