Undefeated two-time Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez defended his perfect fight record against top contender Demetrius Andrade on November 25. Benavidez successfully defended his interim title by securing a TKO against Andrade, 35. Despite being just 26 years old, he lived up to the high expectations placed on him by delivering an intense performance.
It took Benavidez a round or two to find his rhythm, as Andrade initially displayed strong defensive skills and effective distance management. However, once he hit his stride, his momentum was unstoppable. In Round 4, he scored a knockdown that Andrade struggled to recover from. Benavidez followed up with a precise right hook to Andrade’s chin in Round 5, leaving him visibly affected throughout the remainder of the bout.
.@Benavidez300 DROPS Andrade in the final seconds of round 4 😱 #BenavidezAndradeo pic.twitter.com/HaYO2fnRQ3
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) November 26, 2023
Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade displayed a commendable effort, catching Benavidez off guard in the initial rounds with effective footwork and defensive skills. However, his corner eventually decided to halt the fight in the 6th round.
Despite Andrade’s efforts, the Mexican Monster, armed with three WBC belts, passionately called out boxing legend Canelo Alvarez to accept his challenge in 2024. This, if it ever materializes, might be the boxer’s biggest fight of his career to date.
How much did David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade make from their boxing match?
According to information on ‘NY Fights‘, the promoter of the ‘Mexican Monster’ stated that they intend to pursue the highest purse of his career for a bout against Andrade, proposing a minimum of $7 million USD. This amount significantly exceeds Benavidez’s usual earnings per fight.
During his latest bout against Caleb Plant, Benavidez secured base earnings of at least $3 million, and the details regarding any post-fight bonuses remain undisclosed. The website also notes that Andrade has been one of the most avoided fighters for several years, but there is a perception among some that he is less exciting to watch.
In response to this, the Mexican-American promoter explicitly stated that Andrade didn’t bring much value to the matchup, justifying the substantial payment demanded for his client to agree to the fight. So, reportedly, the 35-year-old fighter is expected to earn a purse of $1.5 million. This is nowhere close to what his opponent will be making, but Andrade’s purses for his last few fights revolve around this number, so he would be satisfied by it.
So, in the end, it would be fair to conclude that David Benavidez has reportedly earned the biggest paycheck of his career, and that too by a fair margin, on November 25.