Benavidez calls out Canelo Alvarez
Definition
A boxing phrase referring to David Benavidez, the American super middleweight contender, publicly challenging Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez, the Mexican undisputed champion, to a high-stakes professional fight, often immediately following Benavidez's victories to demand a superfight.
In combat sports slang, an instance where Benavidez verbally provokes or 'calls out' Canelo Álvarez during interviews or press conferences, highlighting his readiness to dethrone the pound-for-pound king.
Examples
After dismantling Zurdo Ramírez in six rounds, Benavidez calls out Canelo Alvarez, turning the ring into his personal wanted poster.
Boxing Twitter exploded when Benavidez calls out Canelo Alvarez post-victory, because who needs a rematch when you can dream bigger?
Benavidez calls out Canelo Alvarez like it's his morning coffee ritual – strong, bold, and guaranteed to wake up the division.
In the endless saga of contenders vs. kings, Benavidez calls out Canelo Alvarez, proving persistence is the real undisputed belt.