Many think 25:1 favorite David Benavidez (23-0, 20 KOs) will walk through Ronald Ellis (18-1-2, 12 KOs) on Showtime Saturday night. Two-time WBC super middleweight champ Benavidez himself is predicting an early stoppage. However, Ellis doesn’t see it like that.
“I got power,” said Ellis. “A lot of people seem to overlook it. But now it’s just time to show it. I’ll show my power on Saturday night…I don’t feel like giving out the game plan, but I hope he pressures me. But I’ve got two hands too and I’m going to stay in there and I’m going to fight. I’m just going to mix it all up and do what I’ve been doing my entire career.”
Benavidez in 2!
I’m not claiming upset, but I think Ellis is going to surprise a lot of people. No walk in the park for Benavidez.
It’s worth watching!
I can’t believe David is already on weight days before the fight and didn’t have to cut. That shows me that he can make 168 for a little bit longer, and this Ellis guy is getting knocked out. Canelo already running scared of Benavidez by saying he’s not comfortable fighting other Mexican fighters.
Keen to see this fight. Benavidez looks to be the one at 168 that could be a good challenge for Alvarez, but he looks awkward in his style and his defense too open.
Let’s hope Benavidez can show the world of his ability to properly make 168. Ellis better show something because Benavidez is HUNGRY for a dramatic TKO or KO.
Ellis a good dude, but he gets hit. Not a good thing with David…
History shows he knows how to hurt, let him hurt him early in two or three round after shielding off just as he did with Kubrov the he will not last seven.