Ever since Alvarez turned down Benavidez, he has been criticized by fans for what was seen as his $150 million to $200 million offer was a bit too high, and many fans interpreted the move as a sign that he was afraid of Benavidez. Probably to prove that he wasn't afraid of Benavidez, Alvarez said publicly in an interview with the media that he was willing to fight WBA light heavyweight champion Bivol again. And the Saudis also intend to promote this big war, because they believe that this big war will be able to meet Alvarez's demand for 150 million to 200 million US dollars.
Alvarez said to the camera: "It's always possible to have another fight with Bivol, why not? But now I'm just focused on the game against Monguia, I'm playing game by game. But you know, if there's something interesting for me at 175 pounds, why don't I fight it? In the interview, Alvarez responded again to his fight against Benavidez and said, "You know, I've fought with anybody, and I've made a lot of money, so I can do whatever I want now." I've worked hard in my career and I've been in this position where I can do whatever I want.
Objectively speaking, if Alvarez were to play Bivol twice, it would certainly be more attractive than his match against Benavidez. After all, it's a two-time title contest, and Benavidez doesn't currently have a title, he's just Alvarez's WBC forced challenger. As Mayweather said, the most important thing Benavidez should do now is to settle himself down and win every match step by step, so that when he wins the championship, it is only a matter of course to fight Alvarez, and even the opponent takes the initiative to challenge him, it is possible.