Tonight’s fight card is packed with action and ready to deliver some serious entertainment. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening: Two fighters, both with their sights set on squaring off with Canelo Alvarez, are about to throw down. David Benavidez and Demetrius Andrade are stepping into the ring on Showtime PPV, and the excitement is through the roof!
The big question is: Can Benavidez outclass the two-weight world champ? Or will Andrade’s arsenal of skills secure him a victory in the super-middleweight fight?
Main Event: Interim WBC Super Middleweight World Title – 12 Rounds
- David Benavidez weighs in at 167 lbs.
- Demetrius Andrade is slightly heavier at 167.6 lbs.
- The match will be officiated by Referee Thomas Taylor, with judges Tim Cheatham (Nev.), David Sutherland (Okla.), and Steve Weisfeld (N.J.) scoring the bout.
Middleweights – 10 Rounds
- Jermall Charlo is set at 166.4 lbs.
- José Benavídez Jr. weighs in at 161.2 lbs., below the contracted 163 lbs, but the fight will proceed as planned.
- Referee Harvey Dock will be in charge, with judges Max DeLuca (N.Y), Dave Moretti (Nev.), and Zachary Young (Calif.) on the panel.
IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
- Both Subriel Matías and Shohjahon Ergashev are evenly matched in weight at 139.8 lbs.
- Referee Celestino Ruiz will oversee the fight, alongside judges David Sutherland (Okla.), Don Trella (Conn.), and Steve Weisfeld (N.J.).
WBA Super Featherweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
- Héctor Garcia comes in at 129.4 lbs.
- Lamont Roach is a hair heavier at 129.6 lbs.
- Tony Weeks will referee, with Tim Cheatham (Nev.), Max DeLuca (N.Y.), and Robert Hoyle (Nev.) judging.
SHOWTIME PPV COUNTDOWN
- This pre-event stream starts at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT and can be watched on the SHOWTIME SPORTS® YouTube Channel and the SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook Page.
Super Lightweights – 10 Rounds
- Sergey Lipinets weighs 139.4 lbs.
- Michel Rivera is slightly lighter at 138.8 lbs.
- Celestino Ruiz will act as referee, with Eric Cheek (Nev.), Glenn Feldman (Conn.), and Steve Weisfeld (N.J.) as judges.
Super Welterweights – 10 Rounds
- Vito Mielnicki Jr. hits the scales at 153.2 lbs.
- Alexis Salazar weighs in at 152.8 lbs.
- The match will be officiated by Robert Hoyle, with judges Lisa Giampa (Nev.), Chris Migliore (Nev.), and David Sutherland (Okla.).