Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez, according to WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, are "committed and ready," and their current goal is to "make it into the best scenario for everyone."



Although David Benavidez and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez are "committed and ready" to fight, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman declined to say when their mandatory match will take place.  Benavidez defeated Demetrius Andrade on Saturday night in Las Vegas to earn the biggest victory of his career thus far. It solidified his standing as the top challenger for Canelo's complete belt and marked his second successful defense of the WBC interim super-middleweight title.

Although there has been a lot of talk about Benavidez and Canelo meeting around Cinco de Mayo weekend, the WBC has not yet formally named the interim champion as required, giving the two parties 90 days to work out conditions.  Furthermore, Sulaiman disclosed to Boxing News that they are also not in a big hurry to make that decision.  

He said: “This is a great fight. Both fighters are committed and ready and we will just play it by ear and administer the process correctly. I’m sure that will be best for everyone. We’re going to let Benavidez come back from his vacation. We’re going to address this matter with the responsibility and importance that it has.  Major fights… big, big fights require specific situations to ensure that the fighters get what they deserve. We’re not going to push this to break it, we’re going to pull the sides together to try to make it into the best scenario for everyone.”

Canelo last competed in September, easily defeating Jermell Charlo by a wide points decision. The 33-year-old is anticipated to make a comeback on May 4.  Furthermore, Sulaiman responded, "I don't speculate," when asked if Canelo-Benavidez would find that date to be too soon.  “There is so much speculation and fake news and people wanting to get attention from saying something to create controversy.”

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