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David Benavidez overwhelmed Gilberto Ramirez with a sixth-round stoppage in Las Vegas to seize Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight belts, cementing his status as a top fighter and leaving doors open for cruiser or light-heavyweight moves; Mike Tyson lauded the performance from ringside, with Canelo Alvarez in attendance and chatter of a future Benavidez–Canelo clash.
David Benavidez made a strong statement with his dominant victory over Demetrius Andrade, solidifying his desire to face Canelo Alvarez. Benavidez showcased his skills by knocking down Andrade and ultimately forcing his corner to stop the fight. With each fight, Benavidez has shown significant improvement, and his performance against Andrade should be enough to entice Alvarez into a showdown. However, Alvarez also has the option to fight Jermall Charlo. Benavidez remains determined to face anyone and is ready to take on all challengers.
David Benavidez dominated Demetrius Andrade in their Showtime pay-per-view main event and called out Canelo Alvarez for his next fight. Benavidez, holding the interim WBC title, wants to solidify himself as the real champion at 168 lbs and believes a fight with Canelo is what everyone wants to see. He showcased his skills against Andrade, stating that his hard work and dedication paid off, and he plans to keep beating whoever is put in front of him to force a fight with Canelo.
Demetrius Andrade, an elite boxer, is finally getting his chance to prove himself against David Benavidez in a super middleweight bout. Andrade has enlisted the help of Victor Conte, a controversial figure known for his involvement in the BALCO scandal, to prepare for the fight. Conte's training program focuses on comprehensive testing, sleep and recovery, and specialized workouts. Andrade aims to show that Conte's program works and secure a shot at Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed champion at 168 pounds.
David Benavidez's representatives have reportedly offered Canelo Alvarez a $50 million purse for a super middleweight title bout. The actual purse would be around $40 million, with gate revenue and PPV upside pushing the total package to close to $50 million. Alvarez has not responded to the offer yet, but has been angling for a rematch with Dmitry Bivol. A fight with Benavidez could be a better fight in the ring and a more compelling business proposition.
David Benavidez defeated Caleb Plant in a unanimous decision and squashed their beef after the fight. He believes he deserves a shot at Canelo Alvarez and wants to prove himself in a big PPV fight. Although he didn't get the stoppage he promised, he was satisfied with his dominating performance and believes he can still improve.
David Benavidez defeated Caleb Plant in a unanimous decision victory in their super middleweight fight. Benavidez called out Canelo Alvarez for a fight in September, while Alvarez is set to defend his titles against John Ryder in May. Plant showed off his impressive jab and footwork but was eventually worn down by Benavidez's nonstop pressure. Benavidez has twice held a super middleweight title and hopes for a shot against Alvarez, while Plant acknowledged that Benavidez was the better fighter.
David Benavidez defeated Caleb Plant in a unanimous decision victory in their super middleweight fight. Benavidez called out Canelo Alvarez for a shot at the undisputed champion at 168 pounds. Plant showed off his impressive jab and footwork but was worn down by Benavidez's nonstop pressure. Benavidez has twice held a super middleweight title and hopes for his own shot against boxing's most bankable fighter.
David Benavidez and Caleb Plant will fight for Benavidez's interim WBC super middleweight championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The winner will hold a status as one of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's mandatory challengers. The fight will serve as the main event of a four-fight Showtime pay-per-view card. Both fighters have bad blood dating back to 2018.
David Benavidez and Caleb Plant will face off in the main event for Benavidez's interim WBC interim super middleweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcasted on Showtime PPV. Benavidez has won his last three fights by TKO, while Plant bounced back from his loss to Canelo Alvarez with a knockout win over Anthony Dirrell.
The highly anticipated fight between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant has arrived, with predictions split between the two fighters. Cody Crowley defeated Abel Ramos in a tough world eliminator fight, while Kevin Gonzalez kept his undefeated record intact with a unanimous decision win. Orestes Velazquez also won his 10-round fight by unanimous decision. Fans can still order the fight if they don't want to miss out on the action.
David Benavidez and Caleb Plant will face off in a Showtime pay-per-view main event in Las Vegas. Benavidez, with a perfect record of 26 wins in 26 fights, will put his WBC interim super middleweight title on the line against Plant, who has only one career defeat. The two fighters have a yearslong built-in backstory and have grown an increasingly strong dislike for each other. Benavidez is a pressure fighter, while Plant relies on his footwork to keep opponents at bay. Experts predict Benavidez will win via TKO10.
MMA Fighting provides live round-by-round updates for the highly anticipated boxing fight between David Benavidez and Caleb Plant for the WBC interim super middleweight title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez has won his last three fights by TKO, while Plant bounced back from a loss to Canelo Alvarez with a ninth-round knockout of Anthony Dirrell. The main event is expected to begin around 12 a.m. ET on Showtime pay-per-view.