It's not about likeable or what, he was chosen because Canelo and his camp knows that they can beat this kid. Literally, he is, very young, not much of a experience under his belt. And we can compare this fight when Canelo was relatively unknown and Mayweather gives him the chance. It was Oscar who really did that to Canelo, giving him the break to fight in the US for the first time.
Let's see how will it end up because if Canelo actually wins this one, they cannot escape their fate anymore to fight Benavidez or else they will suffer great humiliation just because he avoided him in his entire career which is not really good when he step-out of boxing. We already see the fight between Crawford and Spence, now is the time for them to show who is the best boxer between them as well. Canelo should willing to take the risk to fight Benavidez after this one unless he will struggle to beat this kid.
I just wish there was not too much respect that will happen, that would lead to giving the champion his belt because they are fellow Mexicans. Munguia can box and his fists are heavy after he TKO'ed John Ryder in January. I think he can give Canelo a hard time if he takes this seriously and not just for entertainment. I am just assuming here but I saw how much respect he gave to the champion. It's a great chance to fight him but taking his belt should be the priority.
If Canelo wins here, he should face Benavidez next. If not, then it will be better to hang the gloves.
After that day, it will be Inoue vs Nery next. Rawr!
I think Munguia will go and try to win here, it's will not be for entertainment purposes for sure. He has been dreaming of fighting Canelo for years and this is his one chance to win and get the belt and become the next star, him and Ryan Garcia. That's why you can see thru the eyes of his promoter that Oscar is very glad to set up the fight.
David Benavidez is going up at 175 lbs already so Canelo it out of the picture for now. But David has a chance to become a unified champion himself. So they have separated their ways for now and only time can tell if Canelo is still interested on Benavidez or will go after Berlanga next as this is what boxing reporters are telling us.
Inoue and Nery, another great fight, but I think Inoue wins here.