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David Benavidez delivered a dominant performance, securing a 6th-round TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade on November 25. Benavidez, widely recognized as one of the best super middleweights, showcased his prowess by out-landing Andrade 117-68 and landing 35% of his punches compared to Andrade's 26%.
. After the fight, Benavidez expressed his desire to unify the super middleweight division by calling for a showdown with the current champion, Canelo Alvarez. The victory marked Benavidez's 24th knockout win, further solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the super middleweight division.
David Benavidez's team passionately call for the Canelo Alvarez fight at his post-fight press conference after stopping Demetrius Andrade…
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— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 26, 2023
In the post-fight interview, Benavidez stated, “I think I solidified myself as the dominant performer I am. Now just give me the fight that everyone wants to see”. This statement reflects his eagerness to take on the biggest challenges in the division and unify the titles. However, if a fight with Canelo Alvarez doesn't materialize, Benavidez has expressed his interest in moving up to the light-heavyweight division to challenge the current champion, Dmitriy Bivol.
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David Benavidez has declared that he will consider moving up to light-heavyweight to challenge Dmitry Bivol, if Canelo Alvarez won't fight him at super-middleweight.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 26, 2023
Benavidez's potential move to the light heavyweight division has generated significant interest and speculation within the boxing community. His ambition to challenge Dmitriy Bivol demonstrates his willingness to take on formidable opponents and seek new opportunities for his career. This move could potentially lead to compelling matchups and further elevate Benavidez's status as a top-tier boxer.
David Benavidez's commanding victory over Demetrius Andrade and his subsequent call for a unification bout with Canelo Alvarez, as well as his interest in moving up to the light heavyweight division to challenge Dmitriy Bivol, have set the stage for intriguing developments in the world of boxing. His exceptional performance and ambitious aspirations have undoubtedly captured the attention of boxing enthusiasts and set the tone for compelling future matchups in the sport.
