David Benavidez defends the interim WBC super middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade, and given the current layout in the 168 lbs category, a super-fight against Canelo Alvarez could be on the line.
This will be the second consecutive PPV event for Benavidez and the first for Andrade. Moreover, this will be the final PPV boxing event to be distributed by Showtime. The network is walking away from boxing very soon, and Saturday’s clash should prove an exciting and fitting way for Showtime.
Here’s everything you need to know where when and how to watch Benavidez vs Andrade showtime pay-per-view boxing fight anywhere without cable and VPN.
Benavidez vs Andrade start time & venue
The main card is set to get underway at 08:00 pm ET / 05:00 pm PT (Saturday, November 25) and 1:00 am BST (Sunday, November 26).
The main event is scheduled for 11:15 pm ET (Saturday, November 25) and 4:15 am BST (Sunday, November 26). Although, these timings depend on the length of undercard fights.
The fight is scheduled at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
How to Watch Benavidez vs Andrade in Canada, US, New Zealand, Australia and everywhere?
United States: Showtime PPV ($74.99) | PPV.com | FITE | Paramount+
United Kingdom: FITE (£19.99)
Ireland: FITE (£19.99)
Canada: PPV.com
New Zealand: SkySports
Australia: Kayo PPV
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Benavidez vs Andrade boxing fight preview
A former two-time WBC super middleweight champion, Benavidez (27-0, 23 KO) turned pro in 2013. In 2017, he beat Ronald Gavril to win the WBC super middleweight title but was stripped after testing positive for cocaine.
He reclaimed the title from Anthony Dirrell but was once again stripped after failing to make weight against Alexis Angulo. ‘Mexican Monster’ became the WBC (interim) Super Middleweight Champion after knocking out David Lemieux on May 21, 2022. Earlier this year, he competed against former champion Caleb Plant and beat via unanimous decision.
Andrade, aka ‘Boo Boo’ (32-0, 19 KO), is also undefeated and a former two-division champion, having won super welterweight and middleweight gold. He won the silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and turned pro the next year.
In 2013, he won the WBO Super Welterweight title against Vanes Martirosyan and the WBA (regular) Super Welterweight title from Jack Culcay in 2017. Andrade became the middleweight champion in 2018 and successfully defended the title five times during the next three years but vacated his title following the postponements against mandatory challengers Janibek Alimkhanuly and Zach Parker.
Fight against Benavidez is the toughest challenge of his career to date. His style hasn’t always produced exciting fights, and he has often claimed to be one of the most avoided fighters in the sport.
David Benavidez Bio and Record
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: December 17, 1996
- Height: 6′ 2″
- Reach: 74″
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 27-0 (23 KOs)
Demetrius Andrade Bio and Record
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: February 26, 1988
- Height: 6′ 0″
- Reach: 73.5″
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 32-0 (19 KOs)
Benavidez vs Andrade: What has been said?
Benavidez talked about the pressure ahead of the game but said he is happy with it.
“These are the types of fights I want. These are the types of fights that motivate me. Demetrius Andrade is a slick fighter with many tricks in his bag. He’s going to bring the best out of me.”
“He’s a top fighter. When you get fighters like him it’s always 50-50. I have nothing but respect for him. He has power. He’s a threat to anybody.
“He’s a very technical fighter. He’s a very good fighter. He’s a champion in two different divisions. There are a lot of things that he does well. A lot of people didn’t take the fights with him because they know he is a problem. But for me, I want to be the best.”
He also said while Andrade is dangerous, he is not a unique threat.
“I’ve always sparred against a lot of boxers who move around a lot. It’s not like I’m new to this. I’ve seen [Andrade’s] style.”
“He moves around a lot and throws a lot of good combinations, uppercuts, and looping overhand lefts. I’ve been studying him… I’ve been working really hard in this camp. I’m looking forward to having another massive pay-per-view event.”
What’s on the undercard?
Outside the main event, the undercard also has exciting bouts lined up. In the co-main event, David Benavidez’s brother, Jose Benavidez Jr, will be looking to pull off the upset against the WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, who will return to the ring after June 2021.
Benavidez vs Andrade Fight Card
- David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade (Super middleweight)
- Subriel Matias vs. Shohjahon Ergashev (For Matias’ IBF world super lightweight title)
- Hector Luis Garcia vs. Lamont Roach (For Garcia’s WBA world super featherweight title)
- Jermall Charlo vs. Jose Benavidez Jr. (Middleweight)
- Sergey Lipinets vs. Michel Rivera (Super lightweight)
- Pablo Vicente vs. Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov (Super featherweight)
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Alexis Salazar Flores (Light middleweight)
- Daniel Blancas vs. Raiko Santana (Super middleweight)
- Israel Mercardo vs. Wesley Rivers (Super lightweight)
- Curmel Moton vs. Hunter Turbyfill (Featherweight)
- Jabin Chollet vs. Jorge Perez (Lightweight)
- Alex Holley vs. Allen Medina (Welterweight)
