Reynoso Responds to Team Benavidez: No Offer Made for Canelo Fight
Trainer and Manager of Canelo Alvarez, Eddy Reynoso, has responded to claims suggesting that the undisputed super middleweight champion is avoiding a showdown with divisional rival David Benavidez. The potential clash between Canelo and Benavidez has garnered significant attention in the boxing world due to their status as the top contenders in the 168lb weight class and their natural rivalry. Benavidez, who has held the WBC’s mandatory challenger status for the super middleweight title since 2021, has been vocal in his desire to face Canelo. However, frustration has mounted for Benavidez as the anticipated fight has yet to materialize. In response, Benavidez’s team has explored other opportunities, with terms agreed to face Oleksandr Gvozdyk in June. Gvozdyk confirmed the development, stating, “They have made an offer, I have said ‘yes’ and now start working towards it,” indicating progress in the negotiations. Sampson Lewkowicz, Benavidez’s manager, took to social media to express disappointment, alleging that Canelo’s team had rejected an offer for the fight. However, specifics of the offer were later deleted. In an interview with ESPNmx, Reynoso addressed the allegations made by Benavidez and his team, refuting claims that Canelo has actively avoided a bout with his long-time WBC mandatory challenger. Reynoso emphasized that no offer had been presented for a fight between the two super middleweight rivals. “I find it in very bad taste that they say that Canelo is afraid of him,” Reynoso told ESPN mx. “I don’t know how they dare to classify a fighter as fearful who did not hesitate to face Floyd Mayweather, who faced Miguel Cotto, who faced the fearsome Gennadiy Golovkin when he had knocked out half the world, who rose to light heavyweight risking everything to face Dmitry Bivol.” Reynoso concluded by stating, “The reality is that none of the big promoters have given me an offer to fight Benavidez.” As speculation continues regarding Canelo’s next opponent for his scheduled Las Vegas bout on May 4, the ongoing saga between Canelo and Benavidez underscores the complexities and negotiations involved in making high-profile matchups in the sport of boxing. #CaneloAlvarez #EddyReynoso #boxing #boxingnews
