Canelo vs Benavidez

When is Canelo vs Benavidez?

Canelo Alvarez could fight David Benavidez in Early 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).

Canelo vs Benavidez stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 63 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

David Benavidez would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 30 wins and 0 draws, with 24 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Benavidez would have an advantage in power over Canelo, with a 80% knockout percentage compared to Canelo's 62%.

Canelo Alvarez is the older man by 7 years, at 35 years old.

Benavidez has a height advantage of 4 inches over Canelo. This also extends to a 6-inch reach advantage.

Both Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez fight out of an orthodox stance.

Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 38 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 7 years and 9 months earlier than Benavidez, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 372 more professional rounds, totaling 532 compared to Benavidez's 160.

Canelo Alvarez goes into the fight ranked number 1 by the WBC, and 1 by The Ring at super middleweight.

Canelo vs Benavidez form

Canelo Alvarez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against William Scull on May 3, 2025, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBO World Super Middleweight and WBA Super World Super Middleweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Jaime Munguia on May 4, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had won against Jermell Charlo on September 30, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Demetrius Andrade on November 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Caleb Plant on March 25, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

He had beaten David Lemieux on May 21, 2022, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Gila River Arena, Glendale.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Canelo Alvarez has been fighting more than David Benavidez.

Canelo Alvarez last fought 4 months and 4 days ago, while David Benavidez's last outing was 11 months and 16 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 18 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Canelo vs Benavidez?

Canelo Alvarez is currently 4/5 (-130) to win the bout outright, while you can get 19/20 (-110) on David Benavidez if you fancy the slight upset.

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