Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has been at the receiving end of criticism following his duel with John Ryder in Guadalajara. The Mexican boxer did beat Ryder over 12 rounds to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship on Saturday, but EPSN journalist David Faitelson pointed out that if he doesn't rediscover his spark, Canelo will not be able to even beat Dmitry Bivol or David Benavidez.

Since his defeat to Bivol last year, Canelo has been aiming for a rematch between the two men this year. Meanwhile, Benavidez is considered one of the most prodigious boxers of his generation.

While Alberto Lati pointed out how the international press hailed Canelo and stressed that in Mexico he was not valued, Javier Alarcon added that he was a TV phenomenon.

But Faitelson stood firm in his stance to indicate that Alvarez needs to improve before facing big rivals.

"He lacked boxing resources, he looked very tired, apathetic, an economic Canelo, not throwing enough punches," the ESPN analyst said.

"He took a lot of punches from a very limited boxer, he did not move his waist, he did not find the angles to box, he did not throw hooks to the body, he lacked many things."