October 10, 2023
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Benavidez-Andrade Update

Undefeated two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Monstruo” Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) and unbeaten two-division champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (32-0, 19 KOs) will go face-to-face at a press conference in Los Angeles this week to kickoff their showdown for Benavidez’s WBC interim super middleweight title headlining a SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, November 25 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

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  • I know Andrade’s fights are boring as hell but Benavidez’s relentless pressure will make him fight more i.e. I look forward to the fight.

    • I agree. I think Benavidez will force a lot more output from Andrade. At face value, I would say Benavidez will knock Andrade’s head off, but if you look deeper, it’s a very competitive fight. Andrade is an undefeated two division champion and a former Olympian. The man knows how to box. There really aren’t many glaring gaps in Benavidez’s game, but he’s a volume puncher and leaves himself open at times. Can Andrade remain collected and exploit those openings? This is a really good matchup,,,probably inadvertently.

      • As you say Kris, Andrade can win this with boxing skills, precision counter punching and fair judging.Benavidez does telegraph his punches at times , but it’s his intensity that can wear down an opponent.
        Close fight whoever wins.

  • Well it’s about time!! I was afraid the fight was not gonna be made! The WINNER should be MANDATORY for Canelo!! Enough of this ducking and dodging already…..

    • Canelo is scheduled to fight me after fighting the other Charlo brother. The winner will never get Canelo.

        • Ha! I thought yo were the “interim” Super Heavyweight Super Champion Emeritus at recess. Because then who am I?

        • You are the Irregular Super Heavyweight Super Champion Emeritus at recess.

  • They’re fighting each other as they should have done A LONG TIME AGO. Stop waiting on Canelo and fight each other.

  • Andrade is a good fighter

    This fight is 53 for Andrade and 47 for Benavides

    Andrade by decicion

  • Good stuff! I hope Benavides presses Andrade into trading punches more than he usually does. Either way I appreciate the fine art of boxing and moving.

    • Yea that’s a problem ..for see a good fight you need 2 boxers if one of them move or run a lot then it’s gona be a bored fight

      • There is no such thing as “run” inside of a boxing ring. If boxing was easy everyone in the comments would be doing it at the highest level. Some like to stand and trade, others like to box and move. It’s about imposing your will on another. If one combatant likes to trade it’s his/her job to force the action, cut off the ring, and make the opponent trade similar to how Ricardo Mayorga baited Vernon Forrest (rip) to trade. Some like to move and slip and put their skills on display similar to how Floyd did against Canelo when he moved, stood in the pocket and picked Canelo off. The art of boxing is variety.

        • Well if running you call it move that’s fine
          When any boxer moves we won’t get a great fight

  • At 35 years old, hopefully this fight hasn’t come too late for Andrade. He spent his entire physical prime fighting absolutely no one in particular.

  • Benavidez is overrated and Boo Boo will show you what I mean. I give credit to Benavidez for beating a boatload of black fighters, he’s their boogeyman like Tank does to Mexicans; but Andrade is tall, fast, awkward, southpaw, and has credible defense and power.

        • You talking to me? HJ. Not true. I simply do not put one race higher than another like some on here do. I could care fkin less if you are white and a good fighter because what does that matter. What matters is if you can box, that’s it. I simply correct others when people like DMV put out their racial conspiracy theories. If that is about race then so be it. I get tired of people that think they can just put out BS and it’s like ok for them to do it. Too many people nowadays just simply look the other way and accept it. Not me. Don’t like it, don’t read it.

    • Even if all that you say is true, can Andrade win a decision? Boxing is corrupt and there has been a demand for a Canelo vs Benavidez showdown.

    • You’re one of those huh? I think Pfizer has a pill for that. Lithium if I’m not mistake .

  • How is he the interim champion, Canelo doesn’t want to fight him so he should be full champ

  • Andrade has underrated power but if this fight sets into a monotonous pattern that favors and suits Andrade (but makes for a typical boring Andrade fight).hopefully Benavidez’ typical style sets the tone and forces Andrade to really fight and dig deep. Call me crazy but I think either way it’s Andrade. And both or not, the winner should get a fight with Canelo

  • It’s great the two fighters most avoided by Canelo have opted to fight each other. Sure, Andrade hasn’t been the most exciting fighter to watch but he nonetheless deserves his shot at a big fight. Both are talented fighters and, as others have mentioned here, this may very well favor Andrade stylistically. But I can’t help but think they’ll get in an exchange along the way and those heavy hands of Benavidez will win the fight for him in the late rounds.

    • Benavidez goes by various nicknames. One of which he incorrectly calls himself “Bandera Rojo” opposed to you what you wrote would be the correct “Bandera Roja” A common mistake for non native speakers, which apparently Benavidez isn’t. But hey, this ain’t Spanish class!

  • I expect a Benavidez win by late KO or decision. Benavidez should be too much for Andrade but if he decides to box and try Not to get hit it might be close. However, the biggest fight at 68Lbs is Canelo Vs Benavidez. Andrade can’t win a decision IMO. I have Benavidez by a late rd stoppage.

    • No, lil Al, someone has got to call you out for your stupidity, both in boxing and your false racial conspiracy theories. The way you write sounds like you have already been violated before probably in the clink. Right, lil Al.

  • excellent.. and, a date, a venue, and way to watch it on tv. all promoters and fighters, please take note

  • Andrade or Benavidez will beat Canelo. Canelo is a strong fighter that uses his superior strength but can’t box. Bivol proved that Canelo can’t box. Canelo will never be the best, only in his dreams. Mayweather, Bivol are way better at their craft. Canelo is a good fighter but never will be the greatest.

  • Once Dum-Dum quits running, the Mexican Monster will ktfo of him. Most of us have had enough of the current most overrated “fighter. Bye-Bye Boo-Boo.

  • Benavidez’s keys to victory:

    Rounds 1-5 (The Tenderizing Phase)

    1) Jabs to Andrade’s front right shoulder and his head.

    2) Pressure by snapping left hooks off the jabs to Andrade’s right shoulder and right arm.

    3) Mas pressure with left hooks to Andrade’s body.

    4) When Andrade backs on the ropes, rip off quick combinations to the body and avoid the lock-up attempts by Andrade.

    Rounds 6-10 (The Closing Phase)

    5) Step up his hard jabs to head; start shooting his straight right hands to head; and ripping right hooks to Andrade’s eventual, squared up defensive position.

    6) While Andrade wears down in retreat, add extra spice with snapping left hooks to the head.

    7) Benavidez TKO victory in 10.

    Andrade has to perfect too many things under Benavidez’s heavy pressure and snapping hard shots. During the mid to late rounds, I also believe Benavidez will not have too many concerns about Andrade’s offense.

    I anticipate a good fight, though.

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