David Benavidez has seen the opportunity and did not miss it. After the controversy of a positive doping test of Jaime Munguia, Benavidez found the perfect moment to use this delicate issue and attack Canelo Alvarez. The attack was more of an accusation, making the Mexican boxer also have a history with the use of illicit substances.
Benavidez spoke to the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast and there he talked about Canelo’s great fights, but when remembering his best version, there is an issue that “stains” his career. Benavidez commented in the interview that the best version of Alvarez was against Gennady Golovkin, but that at that time, Canelo “blew dirty for clenbuterol”.
In addition, when asked why Canelo does not want to fight him, Benavidez responded: “I don’t understand why he doesn’t want to… especially considering that everyone on his team is using steroids, which means he is too…”
Benavidez has been a direct and frequent rival of Canelo outside the ring, so there is already a rivalry between them. On this occasion, the American took the opportunity to question the Mexican by insinuating the use of substances that could bring sanctions to Canelo and that he will probably respond to the accusations.
Jaime Munguia’s doping
Benavidez’s comments come after Jaime Munguia tested positive for exogenous testosterone metabolites in an anti-doping test conducted in May 2025, before his fight against Bruno Surace.
Munguia was surprised by this and is open to clarifying everything. However, the issue is already in the public eye and in this case opened an even bigger debate that reached Canelo and his team.
Benavidez vs. Canelo rivalry
The rivalry between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez is one of the most talked about topics in the boxing world today. Benavidez, the WBC interim super middleweight champion, has consistently expressed his desire to face Canelo, who is the undisputed 168-pound champion. Canelo, for his part, has shown little willingness to face him.
Canelo’s reasons for not carrying out this fight are due to Benavidez’s lack of achievements and, most importantly, the attacks and disrespect that the American has had against the Mexican and his family. Although the fight has not taken place, this rivalry exists outside the ring and a new chapter has already been written.
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