Particulars: On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Michelob Extremely Area in Las Vegas (Showtime) it’s David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez, vs. Demetrius “Boo-Boo” Andrade, Tremendous Middleweights.
Background: What a deal with, put up Turkey Day. A combat that, except we get a horrible resolution (extremely believable) or a draw – ought to toss these combatants into one among two piles. The loser goes right into a pile known as REBUILD and the Winner into WITH A BULLET. Factor is, at 35, if Andrade, the dude with the bizarre type, the man that begins robust however typically fades (or lets up for unknown causes) could not have time to re-build.
Positive, Benavidez, now residing in Seattle, might rebuild if he loses, however his aura will probably be shattered. In reality, his aura has been downgraded already.
I don’t actually purchase that Boo-Boo Andrade’s difficult type and toolbox have saved him from a fruitful profession. BTW; associates of mine – shout out to Champ Life Boxing – say his type is ugly, not difficult. It’s distinctive; give Demetrius that. Andrade, a reasonably chill, good man…nicely that’s the issue! He’s a chill, good man. Why didn’t he demand of his group over time – discover me a defining combat or I’m gone?
Yep. Andrade’s profession is a kind of enormous ?? query marks in boxing. It is unnecessary.
Benavidez, ages 18-21, together with his enormous dimension, energy, abilities, and brains, appeared like a positive factor. I believed he was a blue-chip prospect. Shrinks say there are not any accidents. How the hell did he derail his profession with cocaine in his system and later, on the size, with an excessive amount of fats on his abdomen?
An accident? Or a man who’s much less enthusiastic about boxing than I believed?
Benavidez was as soon as a really younger man with a future so vibrant he wanted sun shades. Time caught up and at 26 and – clearly a lot too huge for Tremendous Center, the dude is now not so particular. Confession – I’m a giant fan. However he actually wants a KO assertion right here to regain momentum. Even that KO alone, received’t be sufficient to revive his ‘rep.’ He’ll want to maneuver up and hold including KOs to his ledger.
Backside line. Boxing wants this combat to separate these two. We have to transfer on in our stalled sport (huge time) and this combat will assist clear the air.
Fighters Grades: (Pace, Energy, Protection, Attain, Age, Stamina, Expertise)
David Benavidez: B A B C- B B+ B Complete: B (3.0)
Demetrius Andrade: B B-B+ C- C- B B Complete: C+ (2.6)
Actuality Examine: A variety of whispers going round – together with from nice sources, that Andrade is immediately previous the sell-by date. Snide stuff from an ex-Pug: “A number of years in the past I’d take my buddy Demetrius, however at 35, I’m not so positive.” The traditional knowledge is that Andrade begins shortly however then fades. To me, it appears like lack of curiosity somewhat than fatigue. It appears he’s considering, “I’ve carried out sufficient, let’s be protected and go dwelling with the ‘W.’”
Bother is, Benavidez comes on within the later rounds. His begins aren’t sufficient to make folks neglect Secretariat, however he finishes actually robust.
Followers – Benavidez is 6’2” whereas Andrade is listed at 6’1.” Each of their listed reaches are poor, particularly on this period of large arms. I’ve longer arms (want I didn’t) than each. Are they nice bodily specimens? Meh…possibly. Actual poor attain – each of them.
Andrade’s cool method is to maneuver laterally cease and hearth earlier than an opponent chasing him can get set.
Benavidez after all, is a superb mixture puncher and good inside fighter. Right here the nice Boxing Gems channel (all rights reserved) breaks it down for y’all.
Combat and Prediction: That is one combat I hope Editor John Raspanti, a boxing authority, will chime in on. I’m honor-bound to foretell, so I say, Benavidez has some worrying moments 1-4, settles down within the center rounds, and takes it to a fading Andrade within the late rounds, hitting him like loopy. I see it as a stable UD ala vs. Caleb Plant – somewhat than a TKO. Both means – I don’t suppose Benavidez emerges because the terrifying monster I as soon as thought – and nonetheless hope – he actually is.
John Raspanti – How do you see this? I give the sting to Benavidez as nicely. Andrade remains to be one thing of a thriller – although I do consider his awkwardness might trigger Benavidez some issues. JR
David Benavidez stable, punishing, UD win 12, Demetrius Andrade.
