Jorge Masvidal sends message to rivals after Canelo snub

Jorge Masvidal, Leon Edwards

Jorge Masvidal recently expressed interest in a fight with boxing star Canelo Alvarez. Unfortunately for the red-hot UFC welterweight, Alvarez doesn’t seem very interested in this cross-over matchup — though he admits it would be a good business opportunity.

“I say this with all respect: If I go into his sport, I have nothing to do there. And I think the same about boxing: If (MMA fighters) come into boxing, they have nothing to do here,” Canelo told Little Giant Boxing of a fight with Masvidal (via MMA Junkie). “But looking at it from a business standpoint, it is attractive, but it’s not a challenge for me, so it’s not my priority.

“Because of money – because of the business and nothing else,” Canelo added. “That’s the reality, because what else? They would’ve started boxing from the beginning if they really liked boxing. And I say this will all due respect, each to their own: I respect what they do and their sport, and they’re great fighters in what they do. But in boxing, well, it’s just something else.”

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After this comment from Canelo made headlines, Masvidal took to Twitter with a clear message to his rivals.

See what the fan favorite UFC welterweight contender had to say below:

Any one. Any time. Any where. Gloves. No gloves. Real fighters fight. I’ll break your face and laugh all the way to bank #theresurrection” – Jorge Masvidal on Twitter

While it doesn’t seem like Masvidal will get his desired fight with Canelo Alvarez, he is most likely the next man in line for a UFC welterweight title shot. He also seems like a potential future opponent for Conor McGregor and perhaps even Floyd Mayweather.

Who do you want to see Jorge Masvidal fight next? Make your pick in the comments section.

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This article first appeared on BJPENN.com on 11/27/2019. 

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