David Benavidez sets final condition to face Canelo Alvarez after his bout vs Terence Crawford

In just a few months, Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring to take on Terence Crawford. However, there’s still one highly anticipated bout fans are waiting for: a long-awaited showdown between the Mexican superstar and David Benavidez.

For years, Canelo Alvarez has been the face of boxing. Despite the rise of new talent, he has remained one of the sport’s most dominant and recognizable figures.

One of the brightest rising stars is David Benavidez. Many fans view him as the next big name in boxing, and there’s been growing pressure on Canelo to put his legacy on the line and face him.

Benavidez lays down terms for Canelo fight

Few potential matchups in boxing carry the excitement of a Canelo vs. Benavidez clash. With Benavidez currently at his peak and Canelo still holding elite status, the timing seems perfect—at least from the fans’ perspective.

However, Canelo has so far turned down every offer from Benavidez’s camp. Instead, he chose to face Terence Crawford in September, and there are rumors of a multi-fight deal that could keep him busy into 2026.

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If those rumors prove true, a bout against Benavidez could be delayed indefinitely—or might never happen at all. Still, Benavidez hasn’t closed the door. He recently shared the final condition he would require for the fight to take place.

In a recent interview, Benavidez made it clear: he will not cut weight for the matchup. If Canelo wants the fight, he’ll have to face Benavidez at his current weight class.

“To be honest with you I don’t think a fight with me and Canelo would ever happen at 168, I don’t wanna go back to 168,” Benavidez said. “I’m good at 175, and I’m world champion here, so if he wants to come up to fight at 175 I’m all good with that but right now I can’t live in this fantasy world.”