Leonard Ellerbe Doesn’t Buy The Talk That Canelo Alvarez Is Scared Of David Benavidez

Leonard Ellerbe doesn’t agree with fans thinking that Canelo Alvarez is scared to fight David Benavidez.

Benavidez has called for a fight with Alvarez, but it hasn’t come to fruition yet. But, the hope for Ellerbe is the fight can happen in the near future.

“The fans have been wanting to see Benavidez and Canelo fight. I don’t think that fight is out of the question down the line, but I’m not buying the bullshit that Canelo is scared of Benavidez. It’s a money thing,” Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe told BoxingScene. 

Benavidez is set to fight Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the co-main event of the card headlined Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin on Saturday. If he wins, the Alvarez fight could happen, and Ellerbe knows it would be one of the biggest fights in boxing.

“Canelo is my guy. He’s done everything you can ask of a fighter – he fights everybody,” said Ellerbe. “He’s earned the right to fight whoever he likes. He shows up and shows out. He’s been great for the sport and great for his country. I have great admiration for him.”

But, for now, Ellerbe is focused on Saturday’s event as he thinks it will be good for boxing.

“It’s a tremendous card from top to bottom. I’m pumped for this,” said Ellerbe. “Ya’ll want to see the biggest names in the biggest fans, and here we are. It’s a win-win for the fans. David Benavidez is a main event fighter, and we all know that. It’s a tremendous opportunity for him to fight and showcase his skills on the same night with the face of boxing in Tank Davis. Everyone will be watching. David is one of the sport’s top and most exciting guys.”