Benavidez vs Andrade FULL FIGHT: November 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime PPV

David “El Monstruo” Benavídez lived up to his nickname and billings as perhaps the sport’s most destructive offensive weapon as he defended his Interim WBC Super Middleweight Title and blitzed former two-division champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade with a stoppage after the sixth round in the SHOWTIME PPV main event.

The ending came after Andrade’s trainer wouldn’t allow their charge to leave the corner to start the seventh round after Benavídez, fighting his first southpaw in seven years, bloodied and pounded Andrade in perhaps the signature performance of his career. Benavídez (28-0, 24 KOs) remained undefeated as Andrade (32-1, 19 KOs) suffered his first loss.

“I think I just solidified myself as a dominant force here,” Benavídez said. “I just reminded everyone who the real champion at 168 is. Who wants to see me versus Canelo? I'm going to be super middleweight champion of the world, three-time world champion. Now, just give me the fight that we all want to see. Who wants to see Benavídez versus Canelo?”

Benavídez punctuated his performance with an embrace of Mike Tyson outside the ring following the stoppage. Tyson famously dubbed Benavídez the “Mexican Monster.”

"I just told Mike Tyson that I love him and thank you so much for the motivation he's given me,” Benavídez said. “It's not every day a boxing legend like Mike Tyson gives people nicknames, so I just want to live up to my name.

“Everybody says I'm not this, I'm not that, I'm flat-footed, I have no defense. This guy probably applied one of the best defenses. He's really good offensively. He could barely even hit me, so I think that says a lot on its own. I just have to keep beating who they put in front of me. I'm the best. I'm going to be the best. I'm going to be a legend by the time I'm done, so whoever you keep putting in front of me, I'll keep knocking them down.

"Let's give the people what they want to see. They want to see Benavídez versus Canelo."

Just as he did against Caleb Plant in March, Benavídez grew stronger and more dangerous as the fight wore on. After Andrade held his own in the opening rounds, Benavídez broke down his 35-year-old opponent with breathtaking efficiently. A looping right hand from Benavídez to the side of the head dropped Andrade for the third time in his career with seconds left in the fourth round. Andrade crumpled to the canvas and rose on shaky legs to survive the round.

Benavídez hurt Andrade again with a left to start the fifth round as he continued to walk Andrade down and land hard punches. Andrade’s right eye started to close midway through the frame as Benavídez teed off on his 35-year-old opponent with a right uppercut and an assortment of short, stinging punches. Andrade took a stand with a minute left in the sixth, uncorking a right uppercut but Benavídez hurt Andrade, a former 2008 U.S. Olympian, with left that had him stumbling across the ring.

It was a far cry from the start of the fight when Andrade was able to smother Benavídez’s punches, darting in and out and winging shots from odd angles that found their mark. Andrade looked sensational in the first two rounds, while Benavídez bided his time, carefully picking his shots. Andrade started to slow down in the third, allowing Benavídez to unload his brand of destructive, compact punches before the knockdown turned the tide in Benavídez’s favor.

“I’ll be back – back to the drawing board,” Andrade said. “I moved up in weight classes. I’ll work on my body a little more and I’ll be right back at it. I thought overall I did everything I needed to do to get the bigger man off me. David's definitely a hell of a fighter. Nobody was even willing to get in the ring with him. I tried to become a three-division world champion. That's not far-fetched. David was the man tonight. Benavídez is the bigger man.”

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[Fparra]

I have ordered every PPV of Benavidez and will continue to do so! Action pop packed! People's Champ! Mexican Monster!

[luke]

As soon as Benevidez knew that Andrade couldn’t hurt him he just walked him down and crushed him.

[cryptosapien]

This is how ppvs should be. More than one main event worthy fights

[junkim]

Andrade certainly got respect from boxing fans. He didn't come for money, he didn't come to just survive, or just to win by points, he legitimately came to fight to win.

[ArmyRanger]

he quit. You could see him say, "stop it". He was gasping for air and staggering back to the corner and he broke him down. Plain and simple.

[KLaureta]

At the end of the day, ain't no shame in quitting if you know it's best for the longevity of your career.

[damiangomez]

WE NEED DAVID VS CALEB FULL FIGHT🥹🙏🏽 Or Ryan vs Tank

[cashchat]

David Benavidez is probably the most exciting fighter to watch, the punch selection with that power is ridiculous!

[MikeFlava]

"Andrade is bullying the bigger guy!" - 4 rounds later he's stopped on his stool. Andrade is a beast so this shows you the "monster" Benavidez truly is. Scary individual.
Speed, power, precision and size...and the mentality to grind through any adversity. I need to see him fight Canelo before it's too late and everyone says Canelo is too old.

[Jboxing]

Andrade should just move down to 160 and become champ there again.

[Factsoverfeels]

David ‘The Mexican Monster’ Benavidez just getting better and better. People mad he represents us but la raza stands with Benavidez 🇲🇽🔥🥊

[yermy]

Andrade's work rate was high, sharp and great. He had to wirk too hard to keep Benavidez at bay and after he got caught with that big right hand he didn't have the legs or timing to keep that work rate. Great fight for David Benavidez

[johnhebert]

Crazy to think they dropped this before the plant fight

[Boxinghockey]

Two fights I’m dying to watch the replay. Canelo/Charlo and Benavidez/Plant. Come on Showtime & PBC

[SkillsPayTheBills]

That “slickness” of Andrade didn’t work against a pressured fighter like the Mexican Monster. Benavidez has a lot of talent and has a bright future in boxing. A all time great when he retires for sure🥊🇲🇽🇺🇸

[moinvohra]

Thank you PBC for uploading amazing boxing fights. Would love to watch Crawford vs Spence and Benavidez vs Plant.

[johnny]

Canelo fighting a Mexican and working with Oscar, two things you’d never thought he do. Thats how bad he’s avoiding David 😂

[tonyjustiniano]

Wow what a fight, David is a monster. 👹

[oh]

Had to come watch this after I fell asleep with canelo vs charlo! 🥊

[usgalsen]

One of the toughest punishments I have seen. Benavidez coldly walks in to dish it out.