Round-by-round: Benavidez stops Andrade, wants Canelo next
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Round-by-round: Benavidez stops Andrade, wants Canelo next
"I knew I was going to knock him out," Benavidez said. "I'm the strongest guy in the division, and I proved it tonight. I want Canelo next. He's the best in the world, and I want to prove that I'm the best."
Andrade (31-1, 19 KOs) was making his first defense of the WBO super middleweight title, but he never looked like a threat to Benavidez. Andrade was outmatched in every department, and he was simply overwhelmed by Benavidez's power and aggression.
"I'm a warrior, and I'll be back," Andrade said. "Benavidez is a tough fighter, but I believe I can beat him in a rematch."
Benavidez's win was a major statement, and it sets up a potential showdown with Alvarez in 2024. Alvarez is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, and a fight between him and Benavidez would be one of the biggest in boxing history.
Here is a round-by-round breakdown of the fight:
Round 1: Benavidez comes out aggressive, throwing heavy punches from the opening bell. Andrade tries to counter, but he is overwhelmed by Benavidez's power. Benavidez lands a right hook that drops Andrade, but Andrade gets up and finishes the round. 10-9 Benavidez
Round 2: Benavidez continues to press the attack, landing heavy punches to Andrade's head and body. Andrade is on the defensive, and he is unable to mount any offense. Benavidez lands a left uppercut that drops Andrade again, but Andrade gets up and finishes the round. 10-8 Benavidez
Round 3: Benavidez is relentless, and he is starting to take a toll on Andrade. Andrade's face is marked up, and he is breathing heavily. Benavidez lands a combination that hurts Andrade, and he is on the verge of a knockout. The bell saves Andrade. 10-7 Benavidez
Round 4: Andrade comes out with a little more urgency, but he is still unable to get to Benavidez. Benavidez is too big and too strong, and he is controlling the fight. Benavidez lands a right hook that drops Andrade for the third time, but Andrade gets up and finishes the round. 10-6 Benavidez
Round 5: Benavidez is coasting, and he is content to box from a distance. Andrade is trying to land something big, but he is not having any success. Benavidez lands a few jabs, and he wins the round easily. 10-9 Benavidez
Round 6: Andrade's corner stops the fight after the sixth round. Benavidez had landed several heavy punches in the round, and Andrade was clearly out of his depth. Benavidez wins by TKO in the sixth round.
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