Beterbiev vs Benavidez

When is Beterbiev vs Benavidez?

Artur Beterbiev could take on David Benavidez in Spring 2025 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Beterbiev vs Benavidez stats

Artur Beterbiev would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 21 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 20 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

David Benavidez would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 30 wins and 0 draws, with 24 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Beterbiev would have an advantage in power over Benavidez, with a 95% knockout percentage compared to Benavidez's 80%.

Artur Beterbiev is the older man by 12 years, at 40 years old.

Benavidez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Beterbiev. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.

Both Artur Beterbiev and David Benavidez fight out of an orthodox stance.

Beterbiev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 9 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2013, 2 months earlier than Benavidez, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 50 fewer professional rounds, totaling 110 compared to Benavidez's 160.

David Benavidez is currently ranked number 2 by The Ring in the 175lb division.

Beterbiev vs Benavidez form

Beterbiev remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Dmitry Bivol on October 12, 2024, by majority decision in their The Ring Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Callum Smith on January 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Centre Videotron, Quebec City, Canada.

Going into that contest, he had won against Anthony Yarde on January 28, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Light Heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Before that, he had beaten Joe Smith Jr on June 18, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light Heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

He had defeated Marcus Browne on December 17, 2021, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and IBF World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Bell Centre, Quebec, Canada.

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by knockout in the 12th round in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against 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.

Going into that contest, he had defeated 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.

Before that, he had beaten Caleb Plant on March 25, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

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.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, David Benavidez has been fighting more than Artur Beterbiev.

Artur Beterbiev last fought 5 months and 18 days ago, while David Benavidez's last outing was 1 month and 29 days ago.

Beterbiev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 13 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.

Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Beterbiev vs Benavidez?

Artur Beterbiev is currently 1/3 (-300) to win the clash outright, while you can get 2/1 (+200) on David Benavidez if you fancy the upset.

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