Many ask “Canelo” about Gennadiy Golovkin, but in reality there are many other names with which he could step into the ring.
Going through his boxing tip and with his mind set on the first fighter to unite all four Super Middleweight titles, Mexican Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is about to write the best pages of his career, and names will not be missing along the way, because he continues to be a lottery tiger that everyone wants to win.
Many ask “Canelo” about Gennadiy Golovkin, but in reality there are many other names with which he could step into the ring.Names ranging from 160 pounds to 168 and reaching 175, categories in which the Mexican star has fought for the past two years, although he said he intends to settle at 168 for now.
Billy Joe Saunders comes first in May and, if all goes well, Caleb Plant in September, two of the most dangerous names the tricolor could face at the moment., which certainly in the hands of the famous Eddy Reynoso, has not lost sight of other protagonists with whom he could have duels from power to power.
1 – Artur Beterbiev (36 years old, 15-0, 15 Ko’s)
Russian Artur Beterbiev is a real beast of the ring, and doubts about his quality were removed when he removed and retired Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk in October 2019. Obviously, “Canelo” would have to pay 175 pounds to face him and would be at a physical disadvantage, as happened with Sergei Kovalev, but we know that at some point this possibility was explored and it is not crazy , thinking in 2022 if the double champion in the semi-complete weight remains in the elite of the category, in which he currently occupies the first position of the ranking.
2 – Dmitry Bivol (30 years old, 17-0, 11 Ko’s)
Given that no one can beat “Canelo” at 168 pounds now, we need to think about the toughest challenges at 175 pounds, above the place where Saúl fights, and there the second dangerous name is Dmitry Bivol, who has a good summary against fighters like Sullivan Barrera, Isaac Chilemba, Jean Pascal and Joe Smith Jr. Complete, great fighter who could hold the fist of Álvarez , who is technically better. The buffalo is the second best 175 kilograms in the world.
3 – Jermall Charlo (30 years old, 31-0, 22 KB)
American wrestling fighter, middleweight champion of the World Boxing Council, who won three stars clearly defeating the very tough Sergiy Derevyanchenko last september. He is about to climb to 168 pounds and obviously would be an attractive duel both in terms of sports and financial. Reynoso has already mentioned Jermall as a potential opponent a few times and no doubt, at 168 pounds, it could be a very large match. Today Charlo is one of the top three in the world in the division.
4 – David Benavidez (24 years old, 23-0, 20 Ko)
Beyond the problems, he had to score 168 pounds and given the range of 160 to 175 pounds, David is a rival to take into account for his youth, for his pressure and for the amount of shots he throws. He is a very big rival for the category and, obviously, he would have the push on his side, although Canelo hung him there with a counterattack. Lasting three rounds or all 12, this fight looks spectacular.
5 – Gennadiy Golovkin (38 years old, 41-1-1, 36 Ko’s)
GGG was close to being left in the top 5 of “Canelo” Álvarez’s dangerous rivals, but a fighter who, despite his seniority, fought 24 rounds with Saúl cannot be left out. At the moment, it seems that “Canelo” could eliminate him, but it would be the golden closure for a rivalry that has marked professional boxing in the last five years.. It is without a doubt among the top three weights in the world. The problem is to see if he wants to go up to 168 pounds.
6 – Billy Joe Saunders (31, 30-0, 14 Ko’s)
The British may not be a tough fight for “Canelo”, but it is a difficult one. He is considered one of the best super intermediaries in the world. He is a double champion and has that boxing that in other years has been difficult for Saúl, such as the left-handed guard, going back, hugging, counterattacking, sometimes even making the fight stinky but effective. It will undoubtedly be an excellent challenge for Saúl on May 8th.
7 – Caleb Plant (28 years old, 21-0, 12 Ko’s)
Plant revealed to ESPN KNOCKOUT that he will not fight until next September, waiting for him to reach an agreement with “Canelo Álvarez”, as long as the Mexican defeats BJ Saunders in May.. Plant reached the big stage beating José “Bolivita” Uzcátegui and remained world champion. He is young, very smart in the ring and will bet on him in the hope of maximum glory. It is a natural of 168 pounds.
8 – Joe Smith (31, 26-3, 21 Ko’s)
Again, you have to call on 175 pounds to see competitive rivals for “Canelo”, and one of them in this category must be Joe Smith, who just defeated Jesse Hart and Eleider Álvarez to wait for the championship opportunity. Its only problem is that it is inconsistent. One day he defeats Bernard Hopkins, and the next he wins over Sullivan Barrera or Dmitry Bivil. Either way, you have to take it into account.
9 – Gilberto Ramírez (29 years old, 41-0, 27 Ko’s)
Sinaloan “Zurdo” Ramírez is about to return to the ring with Golden Boy Promotoins and will certainly at some point try to tie him with “Canelo” Álvarez. Ramirez is very tall, has strength, good technique and maybe inactivity is his worst enemy. It’s an unlikely fight, because Alvarez has already said he wouldn’t like to face the Mexicans, but if it makes sense, maybe we’ll see them. The fight should be 175 pounds, where Sinaloan was stationed.
10 – Demetrius Andrade (33 years old, 29-0, 18 Ko)
The middleweight champion, the American Demetrius Andrade is one of those tough fighters that not many want to face.. He was already a super-welterweight champion and is currently at £ 168 waiting to see who gives him a chance. He has a complicated, difficult style, and at this moment he is likely to be eliminated by Alvarez, but he is the kind of fighter who will not let him show whatever happens. 10 * – Jaime Munguía (24 years old, 36-0, 29 Ko’s)
Thinking back a few years, this fight could crystallize if Jaime Munguía remains in the elite. After winning 154 pounds, he has not yet managed to reach the top at 160 pounds and there are rivals who need to be careful, but if he manages to be crowned and it does not take long to rise to 168 pounds , is a natural rival for Canelo. Jaime is very strong, but Saúl’s boxing technique could complicate it. It’s a long-term struggle.