El Canelo Álvarez was booed in Las Vegas and did not witness the Benavídez fight
At the end of the fight Jaime Munguía, Canelo Álvarez decided to abandon the facilities before the start of the star clash
The presence of the experienced Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas generated a hostile reaction on the part of the attendees. During the evening where Jaime Munguía, the fighter from Tapatío , participated He received constant boos every time his image was projected on the venue's giant screens. The public's response reflected discontent with the boxer's refusal to face David Benavidez.
The rejection towards Canelo Álvarez was manifested from his entering the building and persisted at key moments of the night.
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The fans repeated the shows of disapproval when the fighter appeared in Munguía's locker room and during the instructions that he provided from the pri mere row. Even in the quick interviews granted 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 his teammate fight, Canelo Álvarez decided to leave the facilities before the start of the star clash. It This premature exit prevented the Jalisciense from witnessing live the victory of David Benavídez and the subsequent public challenge that he launched.
The decision to withdraw from the place was interpreted by those present as a definitive distancing in the face of social pressure due to said combat.
The tension between Canelo Álvarez and the fans is also due to his future plans in the 168 pound class.
It was recently confirmed that the Mexican will not fight in Las Vegas during the month of September, breaking with a years-old tradition. The boxer opted for a commitment abroad against an opponent that critics do not consider among the most prominent names in the ranking.
Destination Saudi Arabia and new opponent
Canelo Álvarez's work team announced that his next commitment will be in Saudi Arabia against Christian Mbilli. This face The victory 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 headquarters has increased criticism from followers who expected a unification fight against the main challengers of the division.
Despite the insistence of the organisations and the public, Canelo Álvarez maintains his stance of not considering Benavídez as an immediate option.