Round-by-Round: Benavidez Halts Andrade, Eyes Canelo Showdown

WBC super middleweight interim titlist David Benavidez delivered a dominating performance against two-division champion Demetrius Andrade on Saturday night at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, setting the stage for a potential clash with the undisputed 168-pound champion, Canelo Alvarez.

Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs), 26, seized control of the bout after the third round and unleashed a barrage of punches on Andrade, resulting in a knockdown in the fourth round. With eight of his last ten victories coming by way of stoppage, Benavidez has been actively seeking a high-stakes showdown with Alvarez, and his impressive win on Saturday brings him a step closer to that goal.

Andrade (32-1, 19 KOs), 35, faced an elite opponent like Benavidez for the first time. His notable victories came against Maciej Sulecki in 2019 and Liam Williams in 2021. Inactivity has plagued Andrade lately, with this bout marking only his second fight in the past two years.

In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo made a triumphant return after an extended hiatus of over two years, securing a unanimous decision victory over Jose Benavidez Jr.

Mike Coppinger was on the scene in Las Vegas, providing comprehensive coverage of all the action, fight results, and round-by-round analysis.