By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The presence of the experienced Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez at the T-Cell Arena in Las Vegas generated a hostile reaction from attendees. During the evening where Jaime Munguía participatedthe fighter from Guadalajara received constant boos every time his image was projected on the venue’s giant screens. The public response reflected discontent with the boxer’s refusal to face David Benavídez.
The rejection towards Canelo Alvarez It manifested itself from the moment he entered the building and persisted at key moments of the night..
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The fans repeated their signs of disapproval when The fighter appeared in Munguía’s dressing room and during the instructions he gave from the front row. Even in quick interviews given to the Premier Boxing Championship (PBC) network, the ambient sound of the arena overshadowed his words.
Absence during the Benavídez challenge
At the end of your teammate’s fight, Canelo Alvarez decided to leave the facilities before the start of the stellar clash. This premature exit prevented the man from Jalisco from witnessing David Benavídez’s victory live and the subsequent public challenge that he launched at him.
The decision to leave the place was interpreted by those present as a definitive distancing in the face of social pressure for said combat.
The tension between Canelo Alvarez and the fans are also due to his future plans in the 168-pound category.
It was recently confirmed that the Mexican will not fight in Las Vegas during the month of September, breaking with a long-standing tradition. Instead, the boxer opted for a commitment abroad against an opponent that critics do not consider among the most prominent names in the ranking.
Saudi Arabia destination and new opponent
The work team of Canelo Alvarez announced that his next commitment will be in Saudi Arabia against Christian Mbilli. This confrontation It will be for the super middleweight title of the World Boxing Council (WBC), which Mbilli holds after the retirement of Terence Crawford.
This choice of rival and venue has increased criticism from fans who were expecting a unification fight against the division’s main challengers.
Despite the insistence of the organizations and the public, Canelo Alvarez maintains its position of not considering Benavídez as an immediate option.
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