Undefeated super middleweight superstar David “El Monstruo” Benavídez and unbeaten two-division world champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade kicked off fight week events in Las Vegas on Wednesday, as they participated in an open media workout ahead of their Showtime PPV headliner this Saturday from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
David Benavídez: “I agreed to this fight with Andrade because he’s the hardest. Other than myself, he’s the best in the division. He’s the hardest task besides Canelo, so I want to challenge myself. I really do want to be the best, and I’m telling you guys that I don’t want there to be a doubt in anyone’s head that I’m the best at the super middleweight division. That’s exactly what I’m going to do…To be honest with you, I’m not worried about Canelo. I’m not worried about anybody. My job is to clear out the division, and that’s exactly what I intend on doing. I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be the best in the division. This is the start of the Benavídez era…I’m going for a knockout Saturday night.”
Demetrius Andrade: “I’m ready to rumble. I feel great. We’re going to put on a great show. It’s me again, baby. It’s showtime…I’m going to frustrate him. You’ll see on Saturday night. When he’s not able to do what he wants to do, it’s going to play into my advantage.”
Wednesday’s event also featured WBC middleweight world champion Jermall Charlo and José Benavídez Jr., who will meet in a 10-round non-title WBC special event in the co-main event.
Jermall Charlo: “I’ve got him shook. He’s shook right now. He doesn’t know what to expect. He can’t size me up. He doesn’t know where I’m at in my mind. He doesn’t know where I’m at physically. It’s going to be a fight. It’s going to be a war…I’m going to break him down inside the ring and outside the ring. I’m going to make sure I keep doing what I’m doing. In 2024, I’m going to give you all a lot more action and a lot more Jermall Charlo. I’m the new Jermall.”
José Benavídez Jr: “I’ll leave all of the talking in the ring. I don’t really care what Charlo is doing, what people think, I’m ready. I’m going to show him who the real champion is at 160. I’m going to show the world what I’m made of…I’m going to take Charlo out. I’m going to stop him. One hundred percent guaranteed. I’ll put money on it.”
Who remembers Froch-Bute? Two undefeated guys; one who turns out to be classes above the other in a one-sided, progressive mauling. I’m worried for Andrade that this might turn out like that for him.
I remember that fight.
Froche was an interesting fighter
I’m not worried for either guy
I just want to see a clear cut winner
and no hanky panky from the judges or ref.
Andrade’s comments about his strategy didn’t sound too good to me.
If everything is going as planned, very soon we will find out if those who avoided Andrade were right or just scared for no reason. This fight has an exclusive ingredient: both fighters are under the obligation to give their best if they want to get a mega payday with Canelo Alvarez, because if they give a replica of Shakur vs. De Los Santos, neither guy will be taken into consideration as an eventual Canelo opponent, and that is the reason why this fight could be very entertaining.
F around, I think that this could be in line for FOTY. I have a good feeling about this fight. Fireworks right off the bat while the nerves settle, then a controlled pace up to the 6th round and it’s showtime all the way to the finish, be it tko or decision.
Burucho, I tend to think the opposite. Canelo will not consider fighting either guy if they look really good. But if the winner stinks it up like shakur did then Canelo will be happy to sign the contract because it will be an easy W against a guy afraid to take any risks similar to his fight against charlo.
this is just a dumb comment name which other champion takes as many risk as Canelo? go ahead we can all wait do your research first please…………………………….
I hope Andrade can hold up under all of Benavidez’s pressure more than Plant.
I just hope Andre doesn’t start running once he feel the power of Benavidez.
I think that this is the most likely scenario. I’d say from the 7th round on. Both fighters are usually in great shape so I don’t think it will be a case of under training. Instead, it will be the tide that slowly takes over.
Define “running.” Honestly, if you were a trainner and your fighter was outgunned would you instruct them to trade or box & move? It shouldn’t matter if he’s “running.” A closer will always find a way to close by cutting off the ring.
Get more and more excited!
Respect. Alls I can say at this point.
To both
Big Bro Benavidez said he will bet money he stops Jermall, and I have 20K saying you can’t and won’t have your people reach out to me for the bet then, prove yourself MF’er!
Charlo destroys Jr. I could see it at the press conference. Jr. barks too much, he ain’t that type of dog. Charlo still beats him probably knocks him out even while on his psychotropic meds.
Just for clarification, I don’t like charlo at all, but facts are facts.
couldnt Ko Garcia or even knock him down ,you sure as hell arent KOing Charlo waste of time fight Jose is not even on the radar just a hang on er to his brother.
Yep, he hasn’t had any relevancy since Terrance Crawford destroyed him. Why is he still on tv?
Andrade to run all night like the bitch he is.
What’s your point? If Benavidez is the monster, he will find a way to cut the ring and get the stoppage. Do you logically expect a guy who is outgunned to stand & trade? That’s down right stupid. If Andrade boxes and moves lets see what Benavidez can do. If he complains then he certainly doesn’t deserve Canelo. Adjust.
well i guess he did adjust didnt he and now the boob boob circus is retired this will happen to shakira stevensen when he fights Tank
Whatever transpires tomorrow night, it’ll certainly be more exciting than a Shakur Stevenson snoozefest!
Bobo still don’t know what he got himself into by taking the benavidez fight!!!! He is fighting a different kind of monster than the no name bums he strugled and is used to fighting! Benavidez will tear him apart in 7 rounds! Onced benavidez puts intense pressure, let go his combos and heavy headshots, its nite nite bobo! Benavidez is way too big and too strong, he puts up like 25 pounds on fight night after hydration and that’s a huge dissadvantage for any fighter facing him! Can’t believe some have high hopes on bobo winning the fight and even saying, its benavidez toughest fight yet! The reason no one wanted to fight and avoided him when he was champion, was because the man never attracted ppv sales/fans, terrible resume p
poor opposition and didn’t have ko power to attract and struggled beating low opposition! His fights were boring, and never attracted any top fighters! On the positive side, bobo is going to make his biggest payday yet for christmas!
Ronnie Shields is proving he is along for the ‘the ride.’ Many ‘trainers’ are topical and thereby pretend to care. Jermall shows serious signs of psychological imbalance which clearly portrays his in—ring competence is — NOT — at competition level. The Commission and Physician have not discerned these ? That is three entities that have failed Jermall, apart from himself. Does Jermall have a psychiatrist approval and a second approval ?
How about Roy Jones ?
Does any body truly care ?
Jermall not making weight is adding to these facts. He is too passive to fight. Ronnie Shields’ mere participation in times like this is a major incompetence and deliberate act. Derek James saw Spence was seriously not right weeks prior, numerous hours and clearly as Errol got his hands wrapped, shadowboxed, gloved and then walked down the aisle [ completely glassy eyed ] for Crawford. James led Spence to be slaughtered as Dundee did Ali from 1977-1981. If you care — don’t continue in healthfulness support.
©️Coach Hilario 2023
Met Ronnie Shields once, don’t care to meet him again, a complete jerk. Makes sense, coach.