David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux Betting
David Benavidez will take on David Lemieux for the WBC super middleweight interim title on Saturday, May 21. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on Showtime. The bout will take place at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Benavidez comes into this fight with a record of 25-0 with 22 knockouts, while Lemieux is 43-4 with 36 knockouts. Benavidez is a former super middleweight title holder, as he held the title two years ago, while Lemieux held the IBF middleweight title in 2015. Benavidez is listed as huge favorite to win this fight.
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Why: WBC Super Middleweight Interim Title Fight
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, David Benavidez (25-0, 22 knockouts) will face David Lemieux (43-4, 36 knockouts) in a 12-round super middleweight interim title bout. Specifically, Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona is the venue. Showtime will provide television coverage.
David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux Boxing Odds
David Benavidez -4050
David Lemieux +1164
WBC Super Middleweight Title Bout
David Benavidez, age 25, is a former WBC super middleweight title holder. He is 25-0 in his career with 22 knockouts. He stands six feet, two inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He is 5-0 in his last five fights. Benavidez is coming off a 7th round TKO win against Kyrone Davis in November of last year. Benavidez won by 11th round TKO against Ronald Ellis in March of last year, won by 10th round RTD against Roamer Alexis Angulo in August of 2020, won by 9th round TKO against Anthony Dirrell in September of 2019 and won by 2nd round TKO against J’Leon Love in March of 2019.
David Lemeiux, age 33, is a former IBF middleweight title holder. He is 43-4 in his career with 36 knockouts. He stands five feet, nine inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is 5-0 in his last five fights. He is coming off a 2nd round TKO win against David Zegarra in June of last year. Lemieux won by 5th round KO against Francy Ntetu in October of 2020, won by split decision against Max Bursak in December of 2019, won by 1st round knockout against Gary O’Sullivan in September of 2018 and won by unanimous decision against Karim Achour in May of 2018.
David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux
“I’m very excited to go into this fight against Lemieux because he’s a guy I’ve watched for a long time, and I like his style. We both have similar fashions because we go for the knockout. That gets me very excited and motivates me a lot.” Benavidez said to the media, “We’re also fighting for the interim title, which makes the stage that much bigger. I’ve been training hard in camp for about three months, getting ready for this fight. I’m just glad to go back home and win that title.”
Lemieux said he expects a fight that is exciting. “I’m expecting a great fight. Two bulls are going in there, and may the best man win this title. David Benavídez is a very tough fighter.” Lemieux said to the media, “We’ve been watching him for a while. He’s always inspiring. His fighting style – he comes to fight – there’s no messing around with him. That’s my style too. We want that WBC belt around my waist, and I plan to have it on fight night.”
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