I don't know though, but it seems that there are no trash talking so far leading up to the fight. On the contrary, even Benavidez Sr is giving all praises to Demetrius Andrade as one if not the best fighter that his son is going to praise. A Olympian and held belts in 154 lbs and 160 lbs.
I think the target though of the Benavidez is Canelo Alvarez. But we will see, hopefully if they win here, Canelo might give him the title shot that they wanted for so long as it seems that Canelo is avoiding them and just hiding on the reasons of Alvarez doesn't want to fight another Mexican.
I think the target though of the Benavidez is Canelo Alvarez. But we will see, hopefully if they win here, Canelo might give him the title shot that they wanted for so long as it seems that Canelo is avoiding them and just hiding on the reasons of Alvarez doesn't want to fight another Mexican.
It's pretty obvious that Benavidez badly wants Canelo because it's not only all the Super Middleweight titles are at stake here, but another title that is at stake here, and also a big title is the title of the greatest Mexican fighter, I believe Canelo Alvarez already achieved that and Benavidez wants to take that away.
And Canelo doesn't want this to happen, I'm sure Canelo is hoping that Andrade can upset Benavidez.
Not sure if Canelo doesn't want this to happen, up to this point of his career, he is looking for more challenges, although he is no longer that young, he can still fight anyone he wants and beat them. In the beginning I have my speculations that he doesn't want or is afraid of Benavidez, but maybe he just want David to accomplished something before giving him that chance and winning against Demetrius by give his ticket for a fight against Alvarez.
And if Benavidez wins convincingly Canelo has no excuse not to fight Benavidez, the boxing organizations and the boxing community will demand it, and if this happens I have a feeling that this is going to be the biggest Mexican fight since the Barrera - Morales fight, it is a fight for Mexico's pound for pound fighter, and the Mexican boxing community will be a thrill to have this fight happen.
That's one thing with Canelo though he listens to his fans, and the boxing community and he knows that he is going to be criticized if he retire and not giving the young Mexican the chance. Who is he going to fight next at this division? Morrel? most of the fans haven't heard of that guy and it will not bring any to Canelo's legacy, except that low risk high reward.
Canelo has proven himself time and again in boxing he has beaten a lot of great champions and fighters but this Benavidez is one hell of a fighter every time I check his fight highlights on YouTube it gives me the idea that Canelo will have a hard time with this guy.
Benavidez just comes forward and imposes himself, he is the type of guy who wants to mix up, and engage and is ready to receive punches so he can give his own, of course Canelo can beat this guy but he should be at his best when he fights this guy.
Checking on the poll here :
Benavidez by KO - 10 (90.9%)
Benavidez by UD - 1 (9.1%)
Benavidez got 90% of the vote and he will have that huge advantage come fight night.
That's one thing with David or even with his brother, they will always imposed their will in the beginning of the fight. Just like the bullies, and so far he hasn't found one that can go against him. Caleb Plant was supposed to do that, but he usually faded in the later round although he is dangerous with his hook. The big difference is that when his brother faces Crawford, it was a different story.
But anyhow, in this fight we will see if he can do that against a southpaw in Andrade and also with a high boxing IQ.
It could be different if he can imposed his will as Andrade might give him that hard time and will be on the defense and this goes on offense as David might find it very hard to fight against left handers.
