David Benavidez will defend his super middleweight title next week. At the opposite corner stands Demetrius Andrade. Both undefeated boxers will slug it out at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on November 25. Given the current layout in the 168 lbs category, which involves Canelo Alvarez as well, the Benavidez-Andrade duel is being looked upon with much expectation.
David the ‘Mexican Monster’ became the WBC (interim) Super Middleweight Champion after knocking out David Lemieux in their third meet-up on May 21, 2022. Nearly a year later, he entered the ring again to obliterate Caleb Plant‘s campaign. On the other hand, Demetrius aka ‘Boo Boo’ became a WBO Middleweight Champion in 2018. He defended the title successfully for the next three years. Soon after announcing a move to the super middleweight division, by and large, he stayed out of the ring for the next 14 months. He fought his first battle early this January.
David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade: Physical Attributes and Records
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Standing at 6 feet and 2 inches, or 188 centimeters, the 26-year-old (soon to turn 27) David Benavidez has a hand reach of 74 1/2 inches, or 189 centimeters. During the Caleb Plant fight, he weighed 166.8 pounds, 1.2 pounds less than the division’s weight limits. Hence, on Saturday night next week, he should be able to make it through during the weigh-ins. Providence, Rhode Island-born Demetrius Andrade, on the other hand, is 6 feet or 183 centimeters tall, and his reach extends to 73 1/2 inches or 187 centimeters. Details of his current weight remain unclear. Though it is expected that he should be able to meet the requirements on fight night.
As far as their records are concerned, both boxers remain unbeaten in their journeys so far. With 27 fights, David Benavidez enjoys a great advantage over ‘Boo Boo’ in terms of knockout percentage. With 23 of his wins coming by way of early stoppages, ‘The Mexican Monster’ enjoys a knock-out-to-win rate of 85.17%. Just over half of Demetrius Andrade’s 32 victories were knockouts. With 19 early stoppages, the southpaw’s knockout-to-win rate stands at 59.38%.
David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade: Net Worth and Other Facts
A close examination of a few websites reveals that David Benavidez’s net worth for 2023 should be between $2 million and $5 million. However, it is important to note that the details allegedly pertain solely to earnings generated from boxing matches. Details of his earnings made through sponsorships and endorsements remain uncertain. Hence, if added to the match purses, his net worth could be higher.
Likewise, Demetrius Andrade’s net worth remains speculative. A few portals put it somewhere between $1 and $5 million. But according to some, it touches $10 million.
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In an interview with Stephen A. Smith, David Benavidez mentioned how Demetrius Andrade could be the ‘best opponent’ of his career. Given his credentials as an Olympian and world champion, the Rhode Island-born Southpaw brings a lot to the table. More so, the stakes are high for both boxers. A win could very well put them in the queue, leading to the undisputed Super Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Especially for ‘Boo Boo,’ the significance couldn’t be more emphasized by the fact that he turned 35 this year. Hence, with less time in hand in comparison to Benavidez, the former world champion is expected to put in his all on November 25.
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