According to the latest announcement from World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman, Canelo Alvarez will soon face a historic decision: face David Benavidez or be stripped of the WBC title he currently does not hold. Sulaiman has made it clear that Benavidez will be named Canelo’s official mandatory challenger, creating a lot of pressure on the Mexican star.

David Benavidez, nicknamed “The Mexican Monster,” has long been considered one of the most dangerous fighters in the super middleweight division. With his overwhelming fighting style, outstanding speed and strength, Benavidez has had an impressive undefeated streak. That he becomes a mandatory opponent for Canelo is not a surprise, in fact, it has long been predicted by many boxing experts.

While Canelo Alvarez has proven himself to be one of the best fighters in the world, defending his WBC title against Benavidez is a completely different challenge. Many fans are looking forward to this matchup, because it will be a fight where Canelo will have to face a young, strong and ambitious boxer. Not only is he talented, Benavidez also has the desire to prove himself on the biggest stage, and the match with Canelo could be a golden opportunity to assert himself as the best puncher in the weight class.

For Canelo, he is not only facing a physically demanding fight, but also a question of honour and career. If he does not accept a fight with Benavidez, he risks being stripped of the WBC title, which will greatly affect his standing in the boxing world and in the eyes of the fans. On the contrary, if he accepts the challenge, the fight with Benavidez promises to be one of the most intense of his career.

This event marks an important milestone in the super middleweight division, when two top-level fighters will likely have to face each other to determine who is the absolute ruler. With the uncompromising fighting style and superior strength of both, the bout between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez will definitely have the entire boxing world watching.

In the near future, all eyes will be on Canelo’s decision. Will he accept this challenge or look for another path? The answer could change the boxing landscape in the near future.