David Benavidez Vs Demetrius Andrade Interim WBC Super Middleweight title fight

[Baofeng]

Both David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade make the desired weight,

Benavidez at 167 pounds
Andrade at 167.6 pounds

However, Charlo came in overweight, 3.4 pounds against Benavidez Jr. This fight is at a catchweight of 163 pounds, and yet Charlo came in still close to the super middleweight at 166.4 pounds.

Not sure if this fight is going to continue, but there are talks that Charlo will have to pay Benavidez as penalty for going over the catchweight so that they can just proceed with the fight.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

[FinneysTrueVision]

However, Charlo came in overweight, 3.4 pounds against Benavidez Jr. This fight is at a catchweight of 163 pounds, and yet Charlo came in still close to the super middleweight at 166.4 pounds.

Not sure if this fight is going to continue, but there are talks that Charlo will have to pay Benavidez as penalty for going over the catchweight so that they can just proceed with the fight.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

This is unprofessional behavior from a fighter who's been coddled by his promoter and the WBC who allowed him to keep his title despite not defending it in over two years. This was supposed to be a showcase that would lead to bigger fights. This will tarnish his image and makes it seem like he isn't serious about his career anymore.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

The official weight-in is always behind closed doors and the ceremonial weigh-in is the one that is open to the public. It should be happening right now so we will see if there is any update on this situation.

[Yaunfitda]

However, Charlo came in overweight, 3.4 pounds against Benavidez Jr. This fight is at a catchweight of 163 pounds, and yet Charlo came in still close to the super middleweight at 166.4 pounds.

Not sure if this fight is going to continue, but there are talks that Charlo will have to pay Benavidez as penalty for going over the catchweight so that they can just proceed with the fight.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

This is unprofessional behavior from a fighter who's been coddled by his promoter and the WBC who allowed him to keep his title despite not defending it in over two years. This was supposed to be a showcase that would lead to bigger fights. This will tarnish his image and makes it seem like he isn't serious about his career anymore.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

The official weight-in is always behind closed doors and the ceremonial weigh-in is the one that is open to the public. It should be happening right now so we will see if there is any update on this situation.

I do agree, this is very unprofessional on the side of Charlo and his trainer, how then they let this one slip? Maybe we if this is just 1 lbs over then it might be cool, but more than 3 lbs? His trainers and handlers knows better, what's their reason? they uses and calibrated wrong scale? Sr says that's they will penalized Charlo $75,000 per pound that he is overweight.

So let's see who the fight will go, this is going to be heated from round 1. Jr says that he is going to "fuck up" Charlo real bad because he looks it as they intentionally going overweight in this fight.

[Kemarit]

However, Charlo came in overweight, 3.4 pounds against Benavidez Jr. This fight is at a catchweight of 163 pounds, and yet Charlo came in still close to the super middleweight at 166.4 pounds.

Not sure if this fight is going to continue, but there are talks that Charlo will have to pay Benavidez as penalty for going over the catchweight so that they can just proceed with the fight.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

This is unprofessional behavior from a fighter who's been coddled by his promoter and the WBC who allowed him to keep his title despite not defending it in over two years. This was supposed to be a showcase that would lead to bigger fights. This will tarnish his image and makes it seem like he isn't serious about his career anymore.

It is also reported that the weigh in was done behind close doors with no media around.

The official weight-in is always behind closed doors and the ceremonial weigh-in is the one that is open to the public. It should be happening right now so we will see if there is any update on this situation.

I think it just shows that Charlo is not yet ready, mentally and physically to fight and perhaps he still has the problems inside of him. Or maybe after that long layoff of him, his body is no longer responding to 160 lbs as he can't make that weight and they know that, that's why they requested at a catch weight of 163 lbs. But still though, his body is really that big after 29 months of layoff and they can't squeeze his body.

So the fight could still proceed, Benavidez Jr, used to fight Crawford at 140 lbs and already a disadvantage because this is not his natural weight class. But I guess the penalty is enough for them and his father to let this fight go and let's see if he can really damage Charlo here.

[robelneo]

Fight is underway here is a live feed of the fight hopefully it will not be taken down and we will finish the whole fight

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=318256367806536

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

[Kemarit]

Fight is underway here is a live feed of the fight hopefully it will not be taken down and we will finish the whole fight

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=318256367806536

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

Yes, the corner of Andrade chooses to throw the towel because it was a mismatch, so to stop further damage, it was the right decision of the corner man/trainer. Again, he is taking to much in this fight and at 35 years old, it shows that his age in this fight.

Hopefully with this good performance of David, beating a great fighter in Andrade, the Canelo Alvarez will no longer hide on the excuses of not wanting to fight another Mexican. He should give DB his due now, he has been destroying everyone at this weight class. And being the champion, he should be allowing himself to be challenge by a young fighter and see if he still has it or if Canelo is on a decline.

[FinneysTrueVision]

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

An absolutely dominating performance by Benavidez. He might not be the most skillful fighter but the relentless pressure always breaks down his opponents. We are all expecting the Canelo fight to be next. Benavidez is still the mandatory and the next best fighter in the weight class. It is only logical that they would face each other. The fight has marinated for long enough. Even though Canelo is considered better I wonder how he is going to deal with the size and power of Benavidez. Canelo isn't a slick, defensive boxer so he is likely to receive punishment. People will favor him because of his résumé and talent but it is not a foregone conclusion that Canelo will prevail against this difficult challenge presented by Benavidez.

[kotajikikox]

Fight is underway here is a live feed of the fight hopefully it will not be taken down and we will finish the whole fight

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=318256367806536

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

Have not watched the live fight but indeed that the fight isn't that exciting and enjoying because of how Andrade perform in this one .

Now I think this is the best waiting , to wait for Canelo  fighting Benavidez , this is also the time to create another thread for the upcoming fight .

Congrats Benavidez , this is your fight and all angles pointing to you winning the bout.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

An absolutely dominating performance by Benavidez. He might not be the most skillful fighter but the relentless pressure always breaks down his opponents. We are all expecting the Canelo fight to be next. Benavidez is still the mandatory and the next best fighter in the weight class. It is only logical that they would face each other. The fight has marinated for long enough. Even though Canelo is considered better I wonder how he is going to deal with the size and power of Benavidez. Canelo isn't a slick, defensive boxer so he is likely to receive punishment. People will favor him because of his résumé and talent but it is not a foregone conclusion that Canelo will prevail against this difficult challenge presented by Benavidez.

Yes, even though Benavidez is not the most skillful fighter or slick like most of the black American fighters, but he gets the job done with his relentless pressure and it's hard to stay away from that for the whole 12 rounds. Hopefully, the pressure that Canelo is getting from the boxing community, he will let his pride fight the young Benavidez. Two great wins by David now, and just destroying them.

So now that he won, Canelo should answer his critics now by approving a next fight with Benavidez, if not then fans will put all the blame on Canelo. Benavidez Sr though said that maybe Bivol or Beterviev could be next if no Canelo, that is also a interesting fight at 175 lbs. And obviously, David is chasing greatness if he fought and won against this 2 top Light Heavy Weight.

[bisdak40]

Yes, even though Benavidez is not the most skillful fighter or slick like most of the black American fighters, but he gets the job done with his relentless pressure and it's hard to stay away from that for the whole 12 rounds. Hopefully, the pressure that Canelo is getting from the boxing community, he will let his pride fight the young Benavidez. Two great wins by David now, and just destroying them.

So now that he won, Canelo should answer his critics now by approving a next fight with Benavidez, if not then fans will put all the blame on Canelo. Benavidez Sr though said that maybe Bivol or Beterviev could be next if no Canelo, that is also a interesting fight at 175 lbs. And obviously, David is chasing greatness if he fought and won against this 2 top Light Heavy Weight.

Yeah, Benavidez was relentless on his attack that's why Andrade quit on his stool. With this win, we could say that he is really ripe to fight Canelo Alvarez if the latter fights this risky one but i think that Canelo has other things in mind. He might fight the smaller Terrence Crawford as he was calling out his name for quite some time now and that is a very winnable fight for him and the amount of money he may receive is just the same hehe.

Congrats to all who bet for Benavidez to win by KO.

[Distinctin]

Yes, even though Benavidez is not the most skillful fighter or slick like most of the black American fighters, but he gets the job done with his relentless pressure and it's hard to stay away from that for the whole 12 rounds. Hopefully, the pressure that Canelo is getting from the boxing community, he will let his pride fight the young Benavidez. Two great wins by David now, and just destroying them.

So now that he won, Canelo should answer his critics now by approving a next fight with Benavidez, if not then fans will put all the blame on Canelo. Benavidez Sr though said that maybe Bivol or Beterviev could be next if no Canelo, that is also a interesting fight at 175 lbs. And obviously, David is chasing greatness if he fought and won against this 2 top Light Heavy Weight.

Yeah, Benavidez was relentless on his attack that's why Andrade quit on his stool. With this win, we could say that he is really ripe to fight Canelo Alvarez if the latter fights this risky one but i think that Canelo has other things in mind. He might fight the smaller Terrence Crawford as he was calling out his name for quite some time now and that is a very winnable fight for him and the amount of money he may receive is just the same hehe.

Congrats to all who bet for Benavidez to win by KO.

He's 100% ready; we witnessed his power in that fight. Although he doesn't showcase strong defensive skills, I'm impressed his confidence in securing a knockout win, prompting Andrade's camp to stop the fight.

I'm actually surprised that Andrade lasted six rounds despite enduring a considerable amount of punishment before the stoppage. It was an entertaining fight overall, and I must say, Canelo will face a tough challenge with Benavidez if that match materializes. Hopefully, they'll make it happen next year; we deserve to see that fight.

[TravelMug]

Yes, even though Benavidez is not the most skillful fighter or slick like most of the black American fighters, but he gets the job done with his relentless pressure and it's hard to stay away from that for the whole 12 rounds. Hopefully, the pressure that Canelo is getting from the boxing community, he will let his pride fight the young Benavidez. Two great wins by David now, and just destroying them.

So now that he won, Canelo should answer his critics now by approving a next fight with Benavidez, if not then fans will put all the blame on Canelo. Benavidez Sr though said that maybe Bivol or Beterviev could be next if no Canelo, that is also a interesting fight at 175 lbs. And obviously, David is chasing greatness if he fought and won against this 2 top Light Heavy Weight.

Yeah, Benavidez was relentless on his attack that's why Andrade quit on his stool. With this win, we could say that he is really ripe to fight Canelo Alvarez if the latter fights this risky one but i think that Canelo has other things in mind. He might fight the smaller Terrence Crawford as he was calling out his name for quite some time now and that is a very winnable fight for him and the amount of money he may receive is just the same hehe.

Congrats to all who bet for Benavidez to win by KO.

I think he is ready, in his last two fights, against Caleb Plant and now Andrade, David is really developing into another force in this division, he is huge at this weight class the way I see it that's why he just steam rolled everyone in this division. And so he is really ripe and we can also say that he is also deserving of a Canelo fight and the biggest pay check for him and his family. But still up to Canelo and his camp, if he is willing to give that to Benavidez, another Mexican. Although sometimes he just contradict himself, there are interviews that he says that he is open to fight anyone and that he is not afraid to face any boxer in his division. And I think the style of Benavidez might give Canelo some problems early, as David is a pressure fighter.

[Japinat]

And I think the style of Benavidez might give Canelo some problems early, as David is a pressure fighter.

Actually, this is what Canelo loves as well. Andrade doesn't possess the speed and power of Canelo, so I believe Benavidez might face challenges with his recklessness in the fight. If he still thinks he can knock out Canelo and becomes overly aggressive, he could put himself at risk of getting knocked out. I'm excited about this fight because it's long overdue, but I still see that Canelo has the edge due to his experience and ability to handle powerful punches without deteriorating in the fight.

[coin-investor]

Andrade has good lateral movement but he cannot keep up with the pressure, the matchup came as expected, Benavidez imposed his size and targeted the body to limit Andrade movement and it paid off, Andrade received too much punishment before his corner stopped the fight from the referee's recommendation.
After this fight Canelo should give Benavidez a chance to fight him, this is what the boxing community wants and this is the only way that he will cement his legacy as the greatest Mexican fighter, Benavidez is the only block to his road to glory and he should grant this or people will call him a coward.
There's no other fighter that can match Canelo's supremacy in the Super Middleweight only David Benavidez.

[Saisher]

And I think the style of Benavidez might give Canelo some problems early, as David is a pressure fighter.

Actually, this is what Canelo loves as well. Andrade doesn't possess the speed and power of Canelo, so I believe Benavidez might face challenges with his recklessness in the fight. If he still thinks he can knock out Canelo and becomes overly aggressive, he could put himself at risk of getting knocked out. I'm excited about this fight because it's long overdue, but I still see that Canelo has the edge due to his experience and ability to handle powerful punches without deteriorating in the fight.

We are all speculating but so far every opponent that faces Benavidez is not only beaten but Benavidez tortured them all, he breaks them all down by systematic beating until his opponent gives up, or gets stopped, they only have each other standing in their way on who deserves to be called Mexican's best boxer in the present generation and most probably become the number one in the Ring magazine.
If they finally face it will be a very big event and everything will be at stake in that fight because the fight is long overdue.

[yazher]

We are all speculating but so far every opponent that faces Benavidez is not only beaten but Benavidez tortured them all, he breaks them all down by systematic beating until his opponent gives up, or gets stopped, they only have each other standing in their way on who deserves to be called Mexican's best boxer in the present generation and most probably become the number one in the Ring magazine.
If they finally face it will be a very big event and everything will be at stake in that fight because the fight is long overdue.

In the earlier rounds, I thought Andrade was gonna be the upper hand but everything changed when he started to get slower because of taking too much damage from Benavidez until he could no longer keep up and his corner just wanted to stop it for his own good. They made the right decision because there was no need for further punishment and some hard beatings, everything was clear, and obviously, the end result would have been scarier if they hadn't stepped up and stopped the fight.

[BitcoinPanther]

Fight is underway here is a live feed of the fight hopefully it will not be taken down and we will finish the whole fight

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=318256367806536

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

Have not watched the live fight but indeed that the fight isn't that exciting and enjoying because of how Andrade perform in this one .

Now I think this is the best waiting , to wait for Canelo  fighting Benavidez , this is also the time to create another thread for the upcoming fight .

Congrats Benavidez , this is your fight and all angles pointing to you winning the bout.

I watched the highlight of the fight, and as expected Benavidez exploited the weakness of Andrade.  Benavidez was not fazed by the signature volume punching of Andrade since he has a solid defense and has a quick enough reaction to counter and land devastating punches.  As a result Andrade got stunned many times and even got KD.  Instead of adjusting Andrade keep on doing the same thing that resulted to more injuries that make Andrade and his corner request to stop the fight during the break after the 6th round.

[Jating]

Fight is underway here is a live feed of the fight hopefully it will not be taken down and we will finish the whole fight

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=search&v=318256367806536

The latest update was the corner of Andrade stopped the fight, Andrade took a lot of beating and there was a warning coming from the referee that he would stop the fight if Andrade couldn't defend himself, now we are finally going to see a Benavidez - Canelo fight for an all Mexican great fight

Have not watched the live fight but indeed that the fight isn't that exciting and enjoying because of how Andrade perform in this one .

Now I think this is the best waiting , to wait for Canelo  fighting Benavidez , this is also the time to create another thread for the upcoming fight .

Congrats Benavidez , this is your fight and all angles pointing to you winning the bout.

I watched the highlight of the fight, and as expected Benavidez exploited the weakness of Andrade.  Benavidez was not fazed by the signature volume punching of Andrade since he has a solid defense and has a quick enough reaction to counter and land devastating punches.  As a result Andrade got stunned many times and even got KD.  Instead of adjusting Andrade keep on doing the same thing that resulted to more injuries that make Andrade and his corner request to stop the fight during the break after the 6th round.

He really imposed his will in the beginning and not allow Andrade to established his. And as what others seen, he was relentless and pressure fighter, reminds me of when Margarito is at his prime fighting Miguel Cotto, prior to Margarito's being caught with plaster of paris.

So with that kind of no nonsense attack and really at your face all the time, Andrade was broken by Benavidez slowly every round. And you can see the expression on the face of Andrade that he is not responding to his corner giving him what to do. Benavidez is too big and too strong for him.

We will have to wait though before we can see if Canelo is going to fight Benavidez, make it official before someone creates a thread.

[Baofeng]

I agree with the majority here,

a. Benavidez is real and Canelo should be threaten by now
b. Bigger and younger
c. Power in both hands, will pressure anyone at this division
d. Can go as high as 175 lbs and potential fought the 2 head Russian champions, Dmitri Bivol or Arthur Beterviev

So the question, how long will Canelo Alvarez avoid David Benavidez?

Also Charlo won by a UD against the younger Benavidez, and with his going overweight, it might be good as well to throw his name in the mix for 168 lbs. A good storyline as well for David Benavidez if ever they will consider Charlo as another opponent in the future, avenge his brother's lost.

[robelneo]

I agree with the majority here,

a. Benavidez is real and Canelo should be threaten by now
b. Bigger and younger
c. Power in both hands, will pressure anyone at this division
d. Can go as high as 175 lbs and potential fought the 2 head Russian champions, Dmitri Bivol or Arthur Beterviev

So the question, how long will Canelo Alvarez avoid David Benavidez?

I am one of those who support the call of the boxing community for the Canelo - Benavidez fight to happen, but after stumbling over this article and reading the analysis of former welterweight champion Shawn Porter I come to believe that Canelo will continue to ignore Benavidez and will prefer to hang up his glove than fight David Benavidez because of his legacy and because he's been fighting for 20 years and he cannot keep up fighting a guy who has a massive size and has a cheat code in his body.
If ever they will fight Canelo will need to bring all his aces to fight a guy so massive and has never been tamed on all his 28 fights.

I'll keep this thread open for members here to prove Porter is wrong or right in his analysis.

“We know that’s probably the biggest money fight that he [Benavidez] could have, but I just think that he’s better, he’s stronger, and he’s got too much youth. He’s got too much experience, and he’s got too much health,” Porter said. Porter is right. Benavidez doesn’t need Canelo because the boxing public already views him as superior to the small 5’8″, but only because of his youth and huge size advantage.

Source: Shawn Porter Says Benavidez Doesn't Need Canelo Alvarez - Boxing News 24 (https://www.boxingnews24.com/2023/11/shawn-porter-says-benavidez-doesnt-need-canelo-alvarez/)