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With the prospect of a blockbuster showdown between these two giants looming, I find myself thinking about the strategies they would need to employ to get that win. This fight promises not just a test of skill and huevos but a chess match of tactical brilliance and adaptation in the ring. Both men may need to dig deep to secure the victory or perhaps even make it to the final bell.

In terms of experience, Canelo holds a distinct advantage. His remarkable journey through the boxing world, featuring encounters with iconic figures like Mayweather, Cotto, Golovkin, Bivol, and Jacobs, solidifies his position as the most battle-hardened and tactically astute fighter active today. Meanwhile, Benavidez, despite his impressive early exposure to top-tier sparring partners like Pavlik, Golovkin, and Bivol since the tender age of fifteen, has not yet amassed a comparable level of in-ring experience with such a diverse array of elite competitors.

Despite this, Benavidez’s exceptional talent is undeniable. He is at the peak of his physical prowess, boasting remarkable stamina and a relentless seek-and-destroy style that would make a T-1000 envious. The man’s a monster. At just twenty-six, the sky is truly the limit for David Benavidez. In contrast, Canelo, with over sixty fights under his belt at the age of thirty-three, is possibly approaching the twilight of his career. Although he has been involved in relatively few wars and has seldom been significantly hurt, the cumulative effect of years of rigorous training camps and sparring sessions might be starting to take its toll.

Both fighters need a solid game plan to defeat the other. What would such a plan look like?

Canelo | The Body

The red-headed Mexican needs to start landing body shots on the Monster as soon as that bell sounds. David squares his shoulders, exposing his stomach. Canelo must capitalize on this by jabbing at the stomach to halt David’s momentum, then follow up with powerful shots to inflict damage and establish dominance. Targeting the body is crucial. If Canelo fails to slow David down, the stamina issues that have occasionally marred his performances might become glaringly evident in their fight. Being short of breath in the ring with David Benavidez is a situation best avoided. If Canelo can slow David down, I expect him to win handily.

Benavidez | Intelligent Pressure

David will need to be mindful of his footwork and defensively responsible, as Canelo has broken motherfuckers’ bones in the ring due to his hard-hitting style. Benavidez should use his long jab to set up power shots, aiming to hurt Canelo and pressure him until his stamina wanes. If successful, he could become the first man to stop Álvarez. David’s hunger, youth, and aggression are key factors. Defeating Canelo would not only elevate him to superstardom but also secure big-money fights in the future.

This fight needs to happen next year; we all want to see it. I don’t even care about the overall state of boxing – this fight needs to happen for its own sake.

Thoughts, comments?