FLOYD MAYWEATHER urged Canelo to face David Benavidez, after reuniting his coach with his old rival.
Canelo was defeated once in his 60-fight career. It was against Mayweather at 23 years old in 2013.
Floyd Mayweather photographed with Canelo's coach Eddy Reynoso
Eddy Reynoso, his trainer, recently teamed up with the American legend at Mexico's WBC annual convention and took a photo together.
Mayweather, 44 was the one to name Benavidez, a former super-middleweight champion and 25-0, as a possible opponent for Canelo.
He stated that he liked Canelo Alvarez but Gervonta Davies, Errol Spence and Terence Crawford are all great fighters.
"David Benavidez, a helluva fighter, is also a good test for Canelo.
"Canelo looked fantastic the other night. He went out there and did his job as a fighter.
"We had the chance to clash, two undefeated warriors, and we gave people exactly what they wanted."
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSCanelo, 31 years old, defeated Caleb Plant (29), to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion.
The Mexican has been a winner in four weight divisions, including light-heavyweight. Now, he wants to be a FIFTH.
The WBC announced that they had accepted Canelo’s request to challenge CRUISERWEIGHT champion Ilunga Mabu (34).
It is a sign Benavidez, 24, and other super-middleweight contender will face a wait to fight divisional king Alvarez.
Canelo stated that he can do what he wants right now. I defeated all the world champions at 168lbs and won the title. I can do whatever I want now."
