JAKARTA - Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is eyeing the WBC cruiserweight title. Big tit for tat, the division belt holder, David Benavidez is interested in fighting.
Benavidez's team are also trying to make the deal work. But negotiations with Canelo's camp reportedly hit a stalemate.
Jose Benavidez, David's father, accused Canelo and his team of fear, saying the deal had not yet been agreed.
"They said David didn't bring anything to the table, so what does that mean? They ran and they were afraid to fight David Benavidez," said Jose quoted from MARCA, Friday, December 31.
"This is a dangerous fight for them and they don't want to accept this challenge. They make excuses."
Jose also criticized Canelo's decision to face Ilunga Makabu at cruiserweight. He said it would not add to the great success of the Mexican boxer.
"Against David will be a great duel. No one knows the African boy (Makabu). Am I interested in seeing that fight? No. There are many people who do not want to see that fight," he added.
“Why (Canelo's team) fight at cruiserweight and not fight at 168? Do you think it's better to fight Makabu than to fight David? We're number one, and he doesn't want to fight. I do not understand."
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