In accordance with reviews, PBC has reportedly supplied Canelo Alvarez $55m to struggle David Benavidez, which has been denied by Eddy Reynoso, however in keeping with WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, they’ve agreed to sanction Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-1, 16 KOs) for the interim Lightheavyweight championship, with Jake Donavan at Ring Journal calling this a “contingency plan” in case the struggle towards Canelo can’t be made.
Benavidez vs. Gvozdyk Permitted by WBC
Is Canelo vs. Benavidez Nonetheless a Chance?
The struggle between Benavidez and Gvozdyk can be an explosive one, with each possessing actual KO energy. “The Monster Bandera Roja” was final seen within the ring overpowering Demetrius Andrade. He’s an offensive beast, who throws his pictures, with spite and intent. He additionally has fast fingers and places collectively sensible mixtures. Gvozdyk has solely been defeated by Artur Beterbiev, however on the time of the stoppage – he was in entrance on all three judges’ scorecards, displaying he can combine it with the very best.
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Talking on the approval of the bout by the WBC, the Ukrainian mentioned: “I don’t see why they’d make me a proposal if they’re going to struggle Canelo.”
What Occurs Subsequent?
Within the report from The Ring, it seems the dream struggle stays Canelo, and the bout towards Gvozdyk appears a “contingency plan.” The opponent for the Mexican on Might 4 is but to be revealed, with it more likely to be an American. Alvarez has thus far solely teased the date and site, with loads of hypothesis on the opponent.
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The Benavidez-Gvozdyk struggle would seemingly occur in June as a part of the PBC on Amazon Prime Collection. The potential transfer to gentle heavyweight wouldn’t be everlasting for Benavidez. It might be with the goal – of changing into obligatory in two completely different weight courses – because the hard-hitting Arizona native chases down large fights.
