Global music superstar Bad Bunny has raised eyebrows in the boxing community with an audacious claim that he possesses 'the punch to knock out Canelo.' The Puerto Rican artist made this surprising statement during a casual conversation with Spanish internet personality Ibai Llanos, displaying remarkable confidence despite his lack of professional boxing experience.
The comment quickly gained traction across social media platforms, creating buzz among both music fans and boxing enthusiasts alike. Bad Bunny's statement appeared to reference a potential matchup with the winner of the highly-anticipated September bout between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
In a notable development, World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Sulaiman responded to the artist's declaration with a tongue-in-cheek message. 'Dear Benito, I want you to know that the WBC is going to rank you as the number one contender for the winner of Canelo vs. Crawford. Start getting ready, daddy!' Sulaiman wrote in a post that quickly went viral.
While clearly intended as humor, Sulaiman's response highlights the increasingly blurred boundaries between sports and entertainment. According to Statbet analysis, celebrity boxing events have seen a 200% increase in viewership over the past two years, demonstrating the growing appeal of crossover athletic exhibitions.
Although Bad Bunny has no boxing record to evaluate, the artist has previously demonstrated athletic ability during appearances with WWE, including a widely praised performance at WrestleMania 37. His showing in the wrestling ring revealed surprising physical capabilities, discipline, and natural charisma.
While a legitimate boxing match against an elite fighter like Canelo would represent an entirely different challenge, the current sports landscape—where celebrity boxing matches continue to draw significant attention and revenue—ensures that even seemingly improbable matchups cannot be entirely dismissed.
