Canelo Álvarez rejects the offer of 10 million dollars from Elon Musk – his words leave the world without speech

In a turn that has shaken the world of boxing and beyond, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, the undisputed supermedian weight champion, rejected an offer of 10 million dollars from Elon Musk, the technology of technology and CEO of Tesla and XAI, to participate in a high profile exhibition event. The announcement, made by Canelo on June 8, 2025 during a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, left fans, analysts and Musk atonitos himself. His words, loaded with conviction, have lit a frenzy on social networks:“I don’t fight for money, I fight for legacy.”

Musk’s offer: an unprecedented show

According to sources close to the situation, Musk contacted Canelo’s team at the end of May 2025 with a bold proposal: an exhibition fight in a futuristic event sponsored by XAI, which would be transmitted exclusively in X and would have augmented reality technology for an immersive experience. The offer included a guarantee of 10 million dollars for Canelo, regardless of the result, with the possibility of PPV bonds. The opponent was not revealed, but Rumors in X suggest that Musk had in mind a confrontation with a high profile figure out of boxing, possibly a UFC star or even an influencer.

Musk, known for his bold movements, promoted the idea in X on June 5, writing: “The future of entertainment is now. Imagine a fight where technology and talent collide. Canelo would be perfect!” The publication accumulated millions of views, feeding speculation about a show that could redefine sporting events.

Canelo’s brutal response

However, Canelo was not impressed. At the press conference, the 34 -year -old Mexican approached the offer with his characteristic direct style. “Elon Musk is a man of big ideas, I respect him,” Canelo said. “But I don’t fight for money, I fight for legacy. Ten million do not buy my story or my pride. If I am going to get on the ring, it will be against the best, not for a show of lights.” His words, pronounced with a mixture of calm and challenge, left those present in silence before they exploded in applause.

Canelo continued, emphasizing his focus on significant fights. “I want Bivol again, or Benavidez, or someone who really has me,” he said, referring to a possible revenge with Dmitry Bivol, who defeated him in 2022, or a long -awaited confrontation with David Benavidez. “I’m not here for games. Boxing is my life, not a circus.”

Explosive reactions

Canelo’s decision and his comments have unleashed a storm on social networks. In X, fans divided. A user wrote: “Canelo has just humiliate Musk’s offer. That is having principles! #Leyend.” Another replied: “Reject 10 million? Canelo is crazy, that was easy money for an exhibition.” The analysts also commented. Teddy Atlas, in his podcastTHE FIGHT, he praised Canelo’s position: “This is why it is a superstar. He is protecting the sport.” Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith, inFirst Take, questioned the decision: “It is an exhibition, not a real fight. Why not take the money and continue with your legacy?”

Musk himself responded in X on June 10, writing: “I respect Canelo’s decision, but is underestimating the impact this could have. The offer is still standing.” The publication generated speculations that Musk could increase the sum or look for another boxing star, with names such as Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia circulating online.

THE CONTEXT: Canelo at the top

Canelo, with a record of 62-2-2 (39 kos), comes from a dominant unanimous decision victory over Edgar Berlanga in September 2024, defending his WBC, WBA and WBO titles of supermedian weight. At 34, it is still the face of boxing, with a clear approach to consolidate its legacy as one of the best of all time. His rejection of Musk’s offer reinforces his image of fighter guided by passion and not for money, especially after past criticism to avoid certain clashes.

Canelo’s next fight is not yet confirmed, but rumors point to a fight in December 2025 against Bivol or Benavidez, with promoters working to close an agreement. The decision to reject Musk could press Canelo to accept a high -risk challenge, with fans in X demanding: “If Canelo wants legacy, to fight Benavidad already.”

What follows?

Canelo’s rejection of Musk’s offer has raised his height as a man of principles, but has also intensified the pressure to deliver a fight that fulfills his own words. Meanwhile, Musk, known for not giving up easily, could redouble his efforts to attract another superstar of the fight to the XAI event. The saga has captured the attention of the world, with boxing once again in the center of the global conversation.

Will Canelo prove your point in the ring against an elite contender, or Musk will tempt another important name? The drama just begins. For updates, follow the conversation in X or visit www.boxingscene.com.