Alright, let’s talk about this whole Charlo vs Benavidez thing. I’ve been following boxing for ages, seen guys come and go, and this matchup got me thinking.
First off, you got David Benavidez. People throw around nicknames, but when Mike Tyson himself calls you ‘The Mexican Monster’, it means something. I actually sat down and made sure to watch his recent scrap against David Morrell. Went the distance, unanimous decision, kept his belt and grabbed another one. The guy just doesn’t stop coming forward. It’s relentless, really. He throws punches in bunches, always pressing. You can see why they call him a monster in there.
Then there’s Jermall Charlo. Talented guy, no doubt. Got power, got skills. But the talk has been about him fighting Benavidez for a while now. It feels like one of those fights that should happen, you know?
It kinda reminds me of this time I decided to finally clear out my garage. Simple task, right? Just get rid of junk, organize some tools. I started on a Saturday morning, thought I’d be done by lunch. But then I found this old box, full of stuff I hadn’t seen in years. Led me down a rabbit hole. Then I decided while I was at it, I should try and fix this wobbly shelf. One thing led to another, dropped a hammer, dented the wall, the whole shelf project turned into a bigger deal than the original clean-up. Ended up taking the whole weekend, and I was exhausted.
Watching Benavidez fight, especially that Morrell fight, gave me that same vibe. He doesn’t just beat guys; he breaks them down, makes it messy, makes it harder than they expected. It’s not just about skill; it’s about that constant pressure. He turns a boxing match into one of those garage-cleaning weekends that just spirals.
So, thinking about Charlo stepping in there… it’s not just about whether Charlo can win. It’s about whether he’s ready for that kind of relentless, messy fight that Benavidez brings. It’s easy to talk about fighting the ‘Monster’, but getting in there and dealing with that constant pressure, round after round? That’s a different story. It’s like starting a simple clean-up and ending up with a whole renovation project you didn’t sign up for. That’s what Benavidez does to opponents.
