“I don’t fight the cowards” – David Benavidez Furious, threatens to “destroy” Canelo Álvarez in the Middle East after Canelo accused the promises many times
The tensions in the world of boxing have reached a boiling point when David Benavidez has launched a scathing verbal attack against Canelo Álvarez, accusing the Mexican superstar of cowardice and repeatedly retreating his long -awaited confrontation. In a recent outbreak that has since turned viral on social networks, Benavész declared: “I do not fight cowards”, a pointed shot directed directly to Canelo, whom he accuses of making empty promises and bending the fight that fans have demanded for years.
The fury of Benavidez seems to be due to what he sees as a consistent pattern of Canelo that avoids it despite the ongoing negotiations and the public interest. According to sources close to the Benavidity camp, multiple offers have been submitted to the Canelo team, including lucrative agreements involving places in the United States and, more recently, a surprising proposal for a MegaFight in the Middle East. However, every time, conversations seem to stop, which leads Benavész to question whether Canelo ever intended to face him.
The final queue, according to Benavidez, was a rumored agreement for a fight from the end of 2025 that Canelo supposedly left at the last minute. “I’m tired of playing games,” Benavász told journalists. “He speaks of Legacy, of fighting the best, but when it comes to that, he runs. He has made too many promises and broken each. I have had enough.”
Now, Benavidez, 27, is taking a more aggressive position. He has publicly challenged Canelo to face him in the Middle East, promising a brutal ending if the fight finally materializes. “If you have the guts to appear, I will destroy it,” said Benavés. “No more respect. There is no more expected. He goes to ring, or everyone will finally see what I have been saying: Canelo is all to speak.”
The call has revived the debate within the boxing community, with fans divided on whether Canelo is genuinely avoiding Benavász or simply being selective with his opponents in the later stages of his historical career. Canelo, a world champion of four divisions and future member of the Hall of Fame, has not yet publicly responded to the accusations of Benavidez. His team remains with tight lips, just feeding the speculation that the pressure can finally be reaching the boxing icon.
Meanwhile, Benavidez continues his campaign to force the fight to reality, even insinuating that the promoters of Saudi Arabia and the EAU are eager to organize the fight. “The world wants this fight,” he said. “The Middle East is ready for this to happen. Money is there. Fans are waiting. The only thing missing is Canelo’s courage.”
As the drama intensifies, one thing is safe: David Benavidez has finished asking well. And if Canelo Álvarez does not respond to the call soon, the “coward” label could stay, whether fair or not.
