Canelo Alvarez claps back after Conor McGregor's "doesn't sell" jibe: "He knows he's my son"
While Conor McGregor has not competed in more than three years, he has maintained a strong presence in the combat sports world. The former double champ recently called out Canelo Alvarez for demanding $200 million to fight David Benavidez and fighting in Las Vegas on the same night as UFC 306, which will mark the promotion's first event at the Las Vegas Sphere.
'The Notorious' took to X in a since-deleted tweet, stating:
"Canelo is a cornflake. He has about 300k buys in him. He does not generate nothing near what he seeks to be paid. UFC NOCHE is going to run them from the strip. Sheik Turki was right moving on. CANELO DOESN’T SELL."
Alvarez was asked about McGregor's comments, responding:
"What's happening is that he's helping Dana White to sell for the UFC. That's why he's saying that, but he knows he's my son."
Check out Canelo Alvarez's response to Conor McGregor below:
Turki Alalshikh, who was mentioned by McGregor, recently claimed he is no longer interested in putting together a fight involving Alvarez. The four-division champion has maintained his stance that he will need a guaranteed purse of $200 million to face Benavidez. He has reportedly been offered a guarantee of $50 million.
What did Canelo Alvarez say prior to Conor McGregor's criticism?
Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez have remained two of the biggest stars in combat sports over the past decade and have exchanged words in the past. The former double champ's recent call-out came following comments made by the four-division boxing champion explaining why he needs $200 million to face David Benavidez.
Michael Benson of talkSPORT shared those comments, tweeting:
"Canelo Alvarez asked why he's demanding $200million to fight David Benavidez: “Obviously he's a risk, he's a great fighter. Plus he brings to the ring on fight night 25lbs more than me. It's a risk but I don't care. If the money's right it can be tomorrow.” [@SwaysUniverse]"
Check out the tweet from Michael Benson below:
While fans have clamored for a bout between Alvarez and Benavidez, there does not appear to be any progress towards the two clashing in the ring. The former is set to defend his WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles when he faces Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sept. 14. He sits as a heavy favorite, with -1450 odds to retain his belts.