Who won Benavidez vs Andrade?
David Benavidez beat Demetrius Andrade by technical knockout in the 6th round on Saturday, November 25th, 2023, at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
The scorecards were announced in favor of winner David Benavidez.
The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which meant the weight limit was 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).
This contest was for the WBC super middleweight championship of the world.
Also on the undercard Jermall Charlo was victorious over Jose Benavidez, Subriel Matias beat Shohjahon Ergashev for the IBF World Junior Welterweight belt, Pablo Vicente was overcome by Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov, Hector Luis Garcia was defeated by Lamont Roach for the WBA World Super Featherweight championship, Sergey Lipinets lost to Michel Rivera, and Vito Mielnicki Jr defeated Alexis Salazar.
Benavidez vs Andrade stats
Back in November 2023, David Benavidez stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 27 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws.
Demetrius Andrade made his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 32 wins and 0 draws.
David Benavidez was the younger man by 9 years, at 27 years old.
Benavidez had a 2-inch reach advantage.
David Benavidez fought out of the orthodox stance, while Demetrius Andrade was a southpaw.
Benavidez was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 5 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 4 years and 9 months later than Andrade, whose first professional fight was in 2008. He had fought 58 fewer professional rounds, totaling 148 compared to Andrade's 206.
Demetrius Andrade was ranked number 5 by the WBC in the 168lb division.
Benavidez vs Andrade form
Benavidez remained undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight before this contest, he had won against Caleb Plant on March 25, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had won against David Lemieux on May 21, 2022, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Gila River Arena, Glendale.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Kyrone Davis on November 13, 2021, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Footprint Center, Arizona.
Before that, he had defeated Ronald Ellis on March 13, 2021, by technical knockout in the 11th round at Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut.
He had won against Roamer Alexis Angulo on August 15, 2020, by technical knockout in the 10th round in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut.
Andrade had won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had defeated Demond Nicholson on January 7, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Capital One Arena, Washington, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Jason Quigley on November 19, 2021, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at SNHU Arena, New Hampshire.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Liam Williams on April 17, 2021, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Florida.
Before that, he had won against Luke Keeler on January 30, 2020, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Meridian at Island Gardens, Florida.
He had beaten Maciej Sulecki on June 29, 2019, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Middleweight championship fight at Dunkin Donuts Center, Rhode Island.
Activity check
In terms of activity leading into the fight, David Benavidez had been fighting more than Demetrius Andrade.
Going into this contest, David Benavidez had last fought 8 months ago, while Demetrius Andrade's last outing had been 10 months and 18 days ago.
Benavidez's last 5 fights had come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 10 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 7 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 8.6 rounds on average.
Andrade's last 5 fights had come over a period of 4 years, 4 months and 27 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 10 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 9 rounds on average.
What time did Benavidez vs Andrade start?
The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, United States, which was around 4:00 AM GMT in the UK.
Who broadcast Benavidez vs Andrade?
The Showtime PPV show began at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. The TrillerTV PPV UK broadcast of the card started at 1:00 AM (GTM).
What were the odds on Benavidez vs Andrade?
David Benavidez was a 1/4 (-400) favorite going into the contest, while Demetrius Andrade made his way into the ring at 5/2 (+250) with oddsmakers.
Benavidez can easily win by KO, but Andrade will run like hell to avoid that. I expect Andrade to windmill a shot and then set a 100 meter sprint record in the ring, in order to avoid Benavidez. That is also why I’m leaning towards a points decision for Benavides and not a KO.
Benavides will win due to being the younger, stronger man , has face better opposition and more mentally prepare.
Predict a 10th round stoppage.
Benavides has to win to face Canelo, it’s what he’s been waiting for for a long time.