I think it's no secret that boxing is one sports when corruption is prevalent, and I think boxing fans here would agree that one of the most corrupt is WBC under the Sulaiman's. They have been in control of this organization for years and not have enforce the so called mandatory and they allow their champion to call the shots. Canelo several years ago in the WBC convention says that he wants to go to CW and challenge Ilunga Makabu and they voted unanimously.
But the fight didn't happen as he might think that it is too much weight for him although the fight is going to be on a catchweight. But then again, he lost to Bivol already and now going back to his comfortable weight class and looking to continue to dominant but I don't think that he is willing to fight Mexicans in this division, Benavidez adn Munguia.
It is being speculated that Canelo’s next fight will be against Jermall Charlo. The only reason why Charlo is still even considered a viable opponent is because the WBC have refused to strip his belt which he hasn’t defended in well over two years.
Then there are Oscar Valdez, Connor Benn, and Alycia Baumgardner who failed doping tests but were given a free pass by the WBC because they used lame excuses where they blamed contaminated tea and contaminated eggs.
I remember Canelo as well giving a free pass when he was caught with Clen on his system (if I'm not mistaken), so same reason, Mexican cows or beef are laden with Clen and obviously contaminated already. And so when he eats those beef, he got it into this system.
So the original Charlo that he should fight in the first place will be his next opponent. So less risk bigger reward is what Canelo is going after and not those big risk like Bivol or Benavidez. So they are taking it slowly already, and it means that Canelo is no longer in his prime or maybe on the sunset already for choosing lesser opponents.
If canelo fights bivol or binavides, he will most likely lose. his body is bigger and his punches are harder. but it will be interesting if his opponent is a top light heavyweight, but yes, it is likely that canelo will lose and the promoter's gold mine can be reduced if canelo's big name fades if he loses. more interesting if canelo meets arthur bertabiev, he will be the king ko of his class.