by Author Rooks/ Boxing Contributor

In an exciting development for boxing fans, a blockbuster showdown in the super middleweight division is on the horizon. According to a report by Mike Coppinger of ESPN, negotiations are in the final stages for a high-stakes clash between David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade.

Set to take place this fall in the glitzy city of Las Vegas and offered as a pay-per-view event, the fight promises to be a thrilling spectacle that could have far-reaching implications for the division’s landscape.

David Benavidez, widely known as “The Mexican Monster,” has amassed an impeccable record of 27 wins with an astonishing 23 knockouts. Fresh from a resounding unanimous-decision victory over Caleb Plant in March, Benavidez is riding high on his career-best win.

Eager for the spotlight, the two-time former super middleweight champion is eyeing a tantalizing showdown with Unified Champion Canelo Alvarez in the coming year. However, before he can set his sights on that monumental clash, Benavidez must first navigate his way past a formidable opponent in Demetrius Andrade.

Demetrius Andrade, at 35 years old, is entering a pivotal phase of his career. With an unblemished record of 32 wins and 19 knockouts, Andrade has been on a quest for the defining fight that could cement his legacy. A former champion across two weight classes, he ventured into the super middleweight division in January with a dominant victory over Demond Nicholson.

Now, Andrade is primed for a step-up in competition as he prepares to go toe-to-toe with Benavidez. With both fighters vying for a potential clash against Alvarez, this encounter has all the makings of a fight that could reshape the division’s dynamics and propel the victor toward boxing greatness.