David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade went head to head in a highly anticipated boxing match on Saturday night. The two fighters, both undefeated, were vying for the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. The event, held at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Arizona, was filled with excitement and anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the outcome of the main event.
The undercard featured several exciting bouts, including a featherweight clash between Eduardo Ramirez and Isaac Avelar. Ramirez, who had a record of 24-2-3, was looking to bounce back from a loss in his last fight. Avelar, on the other hand, was undefeated with a record of 17-0. The two fighters put on a thrilling performance, with Ramirez ultimately coming out on top with a unanimous decision victory.
Next up was a welterweight bout between Josesito Lopez and Francisco Santana. Lopez, a veteran in the sport with a record of 38-8, was looking to continue his winning streak after defeating John Molina Jr. in his last fight. Santana, with a record of 25-9-1, was determined to bounce back from a loss in his previous fight. In a back and forth battle, Lopez emerged as the victor with a unanimous decision.
The co-main event of the night featured a WBC flyweight title fight between Julio Cesar Martinez and Joel Cordova. Martinez, who had a record of 17-1, was defending his title for the second time. Cordova, with a record of 12-4-2, was a relatively unknown challenger. However, he put up a tough fight, but ultimately Martinez retained his title with a unanimous decision victory.
Finally, it was time for the main event of the evening. David Benavidez, with a record of 24-0, was defending his WBC super middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade, who had a record of 30-0. Both fighters were highly skilled and had a lot on the line in this fight. Benavidez, known for his power and aggressive style, was looking to continue his undefeated streak. Andrade, on the other hand, was known for his slick boxing skills and was determined to become a two-division world champion.
The fight started off with both fighters feeling each other out, but it didn’t take long for the action to heat up. Benavidez came out strong, landing powerful shots and putting pressure on Andrade. However, Andrade showed his defensive skills, slipping and countering with precision. The two fighters went back and forth, with neither one gaining a clear advantage.
In the later rounds, Benavidez’s power started to take its toll on Andrade, who was visibly fatigued. But Andrade continued to fight back, landing some clean shots of his own. In the end, it was Benavidez who emerged as the winner, retaining his title with a split decision victory. The judges’ scorecards were close, with two judges scoring the fight 116-112 for Benavidez and one judge scoring it 115-113 for Andrade.
The crowd erupted in cheers as Benavidez celebrated his victory, while Andrade showed respect and sportsmanship in defeat. With this win, Benavidez solidified his position as one of the top super middleweights in the world and is now looking towards unifying the division.
Overall, the night was filled with exciting fights and a thrilling main event. Both Benavidez and Andrade put on a great performance, showcasing their skills and determination. It was a night that boxing fans will not soon forget, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for these two talented fighters.