While the world eagerly awaited the long-anticipated clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, David Benavidez quietly faded into the background. For a time, the calls for Canelo to test himself against ‘The Mexican Monster’ grew faint. But now that ‘Bud’ has triumphed and become the new undisputed super middleweight champion, the conversation has shifted.

With Canelo dethroned, many are asking what’s next for Crawford? Will he retire on top or continue building his legacy? Naturally, one name that immediately surfaces is David Benavidez . Though he’s currently competing at light heavyweight, Benavidez was once seen as Canelo’s most dangerous challenger at 168 pounds. However, the 28-year-old doesn’t seem particularly eager to face the pride of Omaha.

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