LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez, with each punishing left and right hand, left no doubt: He has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez.
In another thrilling performance for the undefeated fighter, Benavidez defeated Demetrius Andrade when Andrade's corner stopped the super middleweight bout following the sixth round Saturday night at Mandalay Bay.
Immediately after, Benavidez was warmly greeted by boxing legend Mike Tyson. «I just told Mike Tyson that I love him and thank you so much for the motivation he's given me,» said Benavidez, ESPN's No.
2 boxer at 168 pounds. «It's not everyday a boxing legend like Mike Tyson gives people nicknames, so I just want to live up to my name.» It's Tyson who bestowed Benavidez with the moniker «The Mexican Monster,» and Benavidez more than lived up to it Saturday night.