When is Benavidez vs Berlanga?
David Benavidez could take on Edgar Berlanga in Early 2025 the United States.
The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).
Benavidez vs Berlanga stats
David Benavidez would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 29 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 24 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Edgar Berlanga would make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Benavidez would have a slight advantage in power over Berlanga, with a 83% knockout percentage compared to Berlanga's 77%.
David Benavidez is the older man by 1 year, at 28 years old.
Benavidez has a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both David Benavidez and Edgar Berlanga fight out of an orthodox stance.
Benavidez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2013, 2 years and 8 months earlier than Berlanga, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 64 more professional rounds, totaling 148 compared to Berlanga's 84.
Edgar Berlanga is currently ranked number 5 by the WBA, 6 by the WBC, 4 by the WBO, and 8 by The Ring in the 168lb division.
Benavidez vs Berlanga form
Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he beat Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had beaten Demetrius Andrade on November 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.
Going into that 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.
Before that, he had beaten 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.
He had defeated Kyrone Davis on November 13, 2021, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Footprint Center, Arizona.
Berlanga has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he lost to Canelo Alvarez on September 14, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and The Ring Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had won against Padraig McCrory on February 24, 2024, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Jason Quigley on June 24, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.
Before that, he had beaten Roamer Alexis Angulo on June 11, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.
He had won against Steve Rolls on March 19, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Edgar Berlanga has been fighting more than David Benavidez.
David Benavidez last fought 7 months and 7 days ago, while Edgar Berlanga's last outing was 4 months and 8 days ago.
Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 9 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
Berlanga's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 3 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.
What are the odds on Benavidez vs Berlanga?
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I think with a little more experience Berlanga will become the next champion ☹️👏😀