Is it time for Canelo vs Benavidez after David Benavidez's win over Andrade?

David Benavidez delivered an impressive performance on Saturday night, defeating Demetrius Andrade in six rounds and potentially setting himself up for a highly anticipated showdown with Canelo Alvarez next May. Benavidez, with a record of 28-0 and 24 knockouts, called out Canelo directly, proclaiming himself as the "real champ" at 168 lbs, where Canelo holds all four belts.

The clamor for a Canelo vs Benavidez fight is not just amongst fans but also from fellow professional fighters. Former titleholder Jamel Herring urged for a Canelo showdown for Benavidez, asserting that he deserves the opportunity. Other fighters, including Danny Garcia and Shakur Stevenson, also acknowledged Benavidez as a formidable opponent.

Considering Canelo's remaining two fights on his Premier Boxing Champions deal, a fight against Benavidez seems to be the front-runner. Benavidez presents the biggest option for Canelo in the super middleweight division, and both fighters are under the PBC banner.

With his victory over Andrade, Benavidez has bolstered his position and eligibility for a shot at Canelo's titles. The clash between Benavidez and Canelo would undoubtedly be a highly anticipated and intriguing matchup, as both fighters possess tremendous skill and power. Boxing fans will eagerly await official confirmation of this potential super fight.

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