Former two-time super middleweight world champion David “El Monstruo” Benavidez and order brother Jose Benavidez Jr. previewed their upcoming clashes during a media workout Thursday as the brothers near their respective Showtime PPV matchups on November 25 from Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Here is what the Phoenix-born brothers, along with their father and trainer Jose Benavidez Sr., had to say Thursday from the Benavidez Sports Boxing Gym in the Seattle area:
David Benavidez: “I do expect to stop Andrade. I’ve been working extremely hard. My last fight went the distance and I was upset about that. We’re gonna correct the current and stop Demetrius Andrade…there are a lot of things Andrade does well, but I see weaknesses as well. We’re gonna put a great game plan together and expose him on November 25.”
Jose Benavidez Jr: “There are a lot of doubters. There’s always gonna be doubters. Come November 25, I shut them all up and prove to the world that I belong here…I said what I had to say to Charlo. I’m gonna always speak my mind. If he can’t take the heat, choose another sport.”
Jose Benavidez Sr: “David is gonna stop Andrade around the eighth or ninth round and I think Jose will get a stoppage around the sixth or seventh…Charlo made a big mistake choosing Jose Jr.”
Jose Benavidez Sr: don’t believe his own B.S. and just living off his poor kids, what a sad state to be in. LMAO
He has faith in his kids and their combined ability. As far as Jose Jr knocking out Charlo, mmmm highly doubt it. However, the serious hand injury and time off by Charlo does increase Benavides’ chances, even if by a bit.
I didn’t expect less from a father perspective, but the truth is that David might have hard time with Andrade and Jose doesn’t have a real chance against Charlo. I favor David against Andrade, but I won’t be surprised if an upset happens.
Doesn’t have a chance against Charlo?? Are you kidding? Not only does he have a chance, he’s most likely going to win. The Charlo’s are total jokes!!
Daddy don’t be afraid to throw in towel for David ..I got Andrade schooling him ..Andrade is different level than plant ..think jacobs in his prime but with a chin n slightly better punch output n boxing IQ
Too conditioned and to busy. Andrade will have plenty of Boo-boos during the fight.
I think Jose is catching charlo at the right time. He is tough and that fight might prove interesting. Interesting to see if charlo has got anything and Jose, can bring it to take the win. I really think David and Andrade is a pick’em, but I will give the edge to David.
David will pressure Andrade just like in his past fights. The question is… Can Andrade handle the onslaught of non-stop pressure by Benavidez? I think Andrade will do well with lateral movement and boxing in the early rounds, but I am not convinced Andrade can handle Benavidez’s pressure in the late rounds. Andrade will have his hands full with Benavidez unlike no other fighter he has faced. Benavidez is coming to make a statement as usual. Benavidez TKO.
Spot in Scoob. That pressure is going to be uncomfortable for Andrade as he is not used to the constant heat. Once he gets mentally drained, the body will follow
For Charlo not to take several off TV six – eight rounders to truly assess his combat psychology is his and his team’s errors and pridefulness. For Charlo to publicly share he is struggling with alcohol and appearing [ to be ] on medication[s] is not good for an immediate 10Rounds against Jose Benavidez. Jose is beyond formidable. As far as, Andrade, he needs to dig deep. A loss for David is not as bad, as oppose to Demetrius.
If David applies pressure and comes forward as expected this will be a good fight and Andrade will surprise a lot of people. His power is underestimated and if David isn’t careful, Andrade will counter him and possibly hurt him. An Andrade victory is not out of the question. This will be a close fight. Charlo vs Jose will depend on what Charlo has left in the tank, ring rust, and his mental state. If not for the time away, I wouldn’t give Jose much of a chance. Remember he’s been in some tough fights (Jose) and was stopped by Crawford. Should be entertaining either way.
Jose Jr has a slight chance due to Charlos weakened emotional state and inactivity, if not for that, he would get washed. I’m expecting both of these fights to be competitive. Prov-City baby, do the damn thing Demetrius!
Andrade Stoppage 8/1
I am more likely to pay for Toney vs Ruddock than this fight. Neither of these guys have earned PPV money. These guys should be fighting on the undercard of a big fight. Both think they’re superstars without winning fights to prove it.