Trainer Robert Garcia called the judges’ scoring in the Rolando Romero-Jackson Marinez fight Saturday was ‘just ridiculous.’
Rolando Romero was hoping for a breakout performance against Jackson Marinez on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo card Saturday in Uncasville, Conn. Instead, he left the Mohegan Sun with a controversial victory.
Marinez seemed to outbox – and arguably outwork — Romero yet lost a unanimous decision and a chance to win the WBA “interim” lightweight title, 116-112 (Glenn Feldman), 118-110 (Frank Lombardi) and 115-113 (Don Trella). Boxing Junkie scored it 116-112 for Marinez.
CompuBox had Marinez outlanding Romero 103-86.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) said afterward that he was the aggressor and landed the bigger punches, which might’ve been what the judges saw. However, Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) doesn’t buy that.
Jackson Marinez (right) thinks he was robbed on Saturday night. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
“That was pure robbery,” he said. “I won the fight. I out-jabbed, out-boxed him. You could tell he didn’t think he won the fight right afterwards. It’s a robbery.”
Robert Garcia, Marinez’s trainer, wasn’t there. He watched on TV from home in Southern California because he tested positive for COVID-19 last month and didn’t want to take any chances. He was stunned when he heard the scores.
“Everybody thinks it was a bad decision,” Garcia told Boxing Junkie on Sunday. “I’ve been getting calls all day, from matchmakers, from promoters who have nothing to do with Marinez. I hope the WBA does something about it. It’s just ridiculous.
“The kid (Marinez) is a hard-working kid. To take his interim title that way was wrong. The fight wasn’t even close. Romero won three, maybe four rounds if you’re generous.”
Garcia said that Marinez was 100 percent prepared for the fight after sparring with Vergil Ortiz and Jose Ramirez and holding his own at Garcia’s gym in Riverside, Calif. And, Garcia said, he followed the game plan.
The Dominican fought behind his jab, threw combinations and moved well to avoid Romero’s power punches.
“Romero was lost after a few rounds,” Garcia said. “You could tell they were concerned. He didn’t’ give up, he’s a fighter, but you could see they were concerned.”
Cecilia Braekhus will be remembered as one of the best woman fighters ever and, more important to her, a wonderful ambassador for boxing.
GOOD
Jessica McCaskill’s upset of Cecilia Braekhus could’ve fallen into the “bad” category here because it’s always sad to see a legend fall, but Braekhus wouldn’t want that.
First, McCaskill deserves all the accolades that are coming her way. She overcame a horrendous childhood to become a successful boxer. She lost her first title fight to lightweight champ Katie Taylor in 2017 but bounced back to reign as a junior welterweight titleholder.
And on Saturday she fought with fire and skill to take down the previously unbeaten “First Lady” of boxing by a majority decision, thus assuming an important position in women’s boxing history.
Immediately afterward, Braekhus was asked whether she thought she had done enough to get the decision but she would have none of it. She didn’t want to detract from McCaskill’s glory or shed negative light on women’s boxing.
“I don’t want to talk about that right now,” she said. “I want to congratulate Jessica, she really wanted it. She did a great match. I am proud and happy to pass the torch to her. I have to say, I am so proud to be part of women’s boxing right now.
“If this is my last fight, I am proud that I was part of taking women’s boxing to this level. That will be my biggest achievement.”
Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) will be remembered as one of the greatest woman fighters of all time – she made her 26th title defense on Saturday – and, more important to her, a wonderful ambassador for the sport.
Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic champion and rising professional star, echoed the thoughts of everyone who watched Braekhus’ post-fight interview when she tweeted:
“Damn [Cecilia], you are classy!” What a champion. Gracious in defeat as you are in winning. That speech just made me tear up. Good role model for women’s boxing.”
Amen.
BAD
David Benavidez committed a cardinal sin: He failed to make weight for his fight against Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn., which cost him his super middleweight title and a lot of respect.
I think it’s reasonable to cut him a little bit of slack because of the coronavirus pandemic and give him credit for acknowledging his mistake. Still, it’s inexcusable.
Benavidez should’ve been celebrating a dominating victory over Angulo in his first title defense immediately after his 10th-round stoppage. Instead, after the fight, he was still answering questions about the fact he came in 2.8 pounds overweight.
And remember: This was the second time he lost his title on the scale. He was stripped of the same belt after testing positive for cocaine in 2018.
Let’s hope that Benavidez, 23, continues to grow as a professional boxer and a man because he has a hell of a future in the sport, as we saw once again on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun bubble.
The Phoenix fighter delivered a horrific beating, starting with his long, hard jab and ending with crazy combinations to all parts of Angulo’s body. Angulo’s trainer was wise – and merciful – to end the assault after the 10th round. Angulo didn’t complain.
Benavidez is one of the most-dominating fighters in the world, not just at 168 pounds but pound-for-pound. And, being so young, he’s only going to get better.
I can’t see any super middleweight beating him, including titleholder Caleb Plant. And I think there might a be reason why Canelo Alvarez never reached out to Benavidez in his search for his next opponent when everyone else near the weight seemed to get a call.
I wouldn’t pick Benavidez to beat Alvarez, at least not now. However, that could change in the next year or two.
All Benavidez has to do is stay focused, work hard and, for God’s sake, make weight.
WORSE
Madrimov drops Walker, but the referee rules no knockdown.
I still don’t understand the thought process of referee Gary Ritter and other Oklahoma officials during the Israil Madrimov-Eric Walker fight on the Cecilia Braekhus-Jessica McCaskill card.
In the ninth round, Madrimov, a gifted, physically imposing junior middleweight prospect, landed a hard left hand to Walker’s head and Madrimov’s momentum carried him into Walker as he went down.
Ritter ruled that it wasn’t a knockdown because it was Madrimov’s body, not the punch, that put him on the canvas. It seemed clear live and on replays that the punch caused the knockdown but, OK, that’s what Ritter saw from his line of vision.
What followed was a bigger problem. Walker was badly hurt as he lay on the canvas for almost a minute, definitely in no condition to continue fighting. He managed to get to his feet but staggered and fell again, an unmistakable sign that it was over.
And then it wasn’t. Walker was allowed to continue and took undue punishment the remainder of the 12-round fight.
Someone – Walker’s cornermen, the referee, the ring doctor, a commission official, anyone – should’ve jumped in when he was down and struggling and said, “No, no, no. That’s it. He can’t go on.” No one did.
“It was over,” Hall of Famer referee Steve Smoger told SI.com. “There was no recovering. When you are hit like a shot like that, you’re done. When you see someone [lying] like that, you stop the fight.”
Where was the common sense? Where was the compassion? Once again, boxing needs to a better job in protecting its fighters
Cecilia Braekhus will be remembered as one of the best woman fighters ever and, more important to her, a wonderful ambassador for boxing.
GOOD
Jessica McCaskill’s upset of Cecilia Braekhus could’ve fallen into the “bad” category here because it’s always sad to see a legend fall, but Braekhus wouldn’t want that.
First, McCaskill deserves all the accolades that are coming her way. She overcame a horrendous childhood to become a successful boxer. She lost her first title fight to lightweight champ Katie Taylor in 2017 but bounced back to reign as a junior welterweight titleholder.
And on Saturday she fought with fire and skill to take down the previously unbeaten “First Lady” of boxing by a majority decision, thus assuming an important position in women’s boxing history.
Immediately afterward, Braekhus was asked whether she thought she had done enough to get the decision but she would have none of it. She didn’t want to detract from McCaskill’s glory or shed negative light on women’s boxing.
“I don’t want to talk about that right now,” she said. “I want to congratulate Jessica, she really wanted it. She did a great match. I am proud and happy to pass the torch to her. I have to say, I am so proud to be part of women’s boxing right now.
“If this is my last fight, I am proud that I was part of taking women’s boxing to this level. That will be my biggest achievement.”
Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) will be remembered as one of the greatest woman fighters of all time – she made her 26th title defense on Saturday – and, more important to her, a wonderful ambassador for the sport.
Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic champion and rising professional star, echoed the thoughts of everyone who watched Braekhus’ post-fight interview when she tweeted:
“Damn [Cecilia], you are classy!” What a champion. Gracious in defeat as you are in winning. That speech just made me tear up. Good role model for women’s boxing.”
Amen.
BAD
David Benavidez committed a cardinal sin: He failed to make weight for his fight against Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn., which cost him his super middleweight title and a lot of respect.
I think it’s reasonable to cut him a little bit of slack because of the coronavirus pandemic and give him credit for acknowledging his mistake. Still, it’s inexcusable.
Benavidez should’ve been celebrating a dominating victory over Angulo in his first title defense immediately after his 10th-round stoppage. Instead, after the fight, he was still answering questions about the fact he came in 2.8 pounds overweight.
And remember: This was the second time he lost his title on the scale. He was stripped of the same belt after testing positive for cocaine in 2018.
Let’s hope that Benavidez, 23, continues to grow as a professional boxer and a man because he has a hell of a future in the sport, as we saw once again on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun bubble.
The Phoenix fighter delivered a horrific beating, starting with his long, hard jab and ending with crazy combinations to all parts of Angulo’s body. Angulo’s trainer was wise – and merciful – to end the assault after the 10th round. Angulo didn’t complain.
Benavidez is one of the most-dominating fighters in the world, not just at 168 pounds but pound-for-pound. And, being so young, he’s only going to get better.
I can’t see any super middleweight beating him, including titleholder Caleb Plant. And I think there might a be reason why Canelo Alvarez never reached out to Benavidez in his search for his next opponent when everyone else near the weight seemed to get a call.
I wouldn’t pick Benavidez to beat Alvarez, at least not now. However, that could change in the next year or two.
All Benavidez has to do is stay focused, work hard and, for God’s sake, make weight.
WORSE
Madrimov drops Walker, but the referee rules no knockdown.
I still don’t understand the thought process of referee Gary Ritter and other Oklahoma officials during the Israil Madrimov-Eric Walker fight on the Cecilia Braekhus-Jessica McCaskill card.
In the ninth round, Madrimov, a gifted, physically imposing junior middleweight prospect, landed a hard left hand to Walker’s head and Madrimov’s momentum carried him into Walker as he went down.
Ritter ruled that it wasn’t a knockdown because it was Madrimov’s body, not the punch, that put him on the canvas. It seemed clear live and on replays that the punch caused the knockdown but, OK, that’s what Ritter saw from his line of vision.
What followed was a bigger problem. Walker was badly hurt as he lay on the canvas for almost a minute, definitely in no condition to continue fighting. He managed to get to his feet but staggered and fell again, an unmistakable sign that it was over.
And then it wasn’t. Walker was allowed to continue and took undue punishment the remainder of the 12-round fight.
Someone – Walker’s cornermen, the referee, the ring doctor, a commission official, anyone – should’ve jumped in when he was down and struggling and said, “No, no, no. That’s it. He can’t go on.” No one did.
“It was over,” Hall of Famer referee Steve Smoger told SI.com. “There was no recovering. When you are hit like a shot like that, you’re done. When you see someone [lying] like that, you stop the fight.”
Where was the common sense? Where was the compassion? Once again, boxing needs to a better job in protecting its fighters
David Benavidez stopped Roamer Alexis Angulo in 10 rounds Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
David Benavidez took shots from all quarters after losing his super middleweight title on the scale Friday. Once the opening bell rang on Saturday, he started delivering them.
Benavidez handed tough, but overmatched Roamer Alexis Angulo a fearful and prolonged beating before Angulo’s corner stopped the onslaught after the 10th round of a scheduled 12-round fight at the Mohegan Sun bubble in Uncasville, Conn.
Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs) would’ve claimed Benavidez’s former title had he won but the Colombian never really had a chance, as Benavidez (23-0, 20 KOs) won every round on all three cards and deftly avoided taking clean shots.
Benavidez weighed in Friday almost three pounds over the 168-pound limit, which cost him the WBC super middleweight title. He blamed himself and expressed disappointment.
However, he said he still had a job to do in the ring. And to say he did it is an understatement.
David Benavidez was pleased with his performance against Roamer Alexi Angulo on Saturday. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
Benavidez came out firing one of the best, hardest jabs in boxing at the opening bell and never stopped throwing it. That set power shots that came in overwhelming volleys, landing to both the head and body of Angulo round after round.
And as the went on, it seemed Angulo took more and more punishment. One could argue that Angulo could’ve been saved as early as the eighth round.
Angulo had some good moments, particularly when he was able to trap Benavidez against the ropes. However, even there, he didn’t get much done as Benavidez covered, slipped away or just punched back to quickly regain the advantage.
The best thing you could say about Angulo is that he has a hell of a chin. Not many fighters could’ve withstood the pounding he absorbed and remained upright.
Angulo took a particularly bad beating in the 10th round, when Benavidez was landing heavy punches at will. When Angulo sat down on his stool after the round, his trainer, Pedro Diaz, turned around to the referee and said enough was enough.
The ending was the only merciful moment for the brave Colombian.
The CompuBox stats told the story. Benavidez outlanded Angulo 290 (of 703) to 51 (of 400). That’s almost a 6-1 to advantage. Angulo landed only 13% of his punches, which underscores the futility of his effort. And the winner landed a remarkable 56% of his power shots (219 of 391).
Benavidez had a horrible Friday but his Saturday was pretty damn good.
“I felt good, man,” he said. “I rate myself a solid eight. I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast, leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. But like I said, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done.
“Nobody has ever stopped him, and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from Round one to Round 11.”
Benavidez was asked once again after the fight about failing to make weight. And he again pointed a finger at himself, saying he must take the steps necessary to be certain it doesn’t happen again.
At the same time, he believes he proved by his performance that discipline isn’t an issue for him.
“You know, if they thought I had a discipline problem, it would have shown in the ring,” he said. “Did I look tired, fatigued? Just because I missed weight one time doesn’t mean I’m not disciplined. But they’re entitled to say whatever they want because it’s true. I didn’t make weight.
“It’s up to me to go back to the drawing board and come back better next time.”
Benavidez was in line for some big fights, including a title-unification showdown with rival Caleb Plant and possibly even a fight with Canelo Alvarez in the near future.
Now what? The former champion won’t be making any demands after his weight debacle. He said he’ll wait his turn for another chance to fight for a belt. He made one thing clear, though: He plans to stay 168 for the time being.
“Hopefully I get another chance to fight for the WBC title again,” he said. “I’m not going to ask for another shot right away. If they want to give it to me, good. If not, I don’t mind going to the back of the line and starting my way back up from the bottom.
“I want to get all these fights before I go up [to 175]. I have to be even more dedicated than I already was. I felt like with training, as long as I didn’t miss any training session, running sessions, strength and conditioning, that I would be good.
“But the diet has to be way stricter. It was already good but something got messed up and, I don’t know, I couldn’t get those last pounds off.”
David Benavidez stopped Roamer Alexis Angulo in 10 rounds Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
David Benavidez took shots from all quarters after losing his super middleweight title on the scale Friday. Once the opening bell rang on Saturday, he started delivering them.
Benavidez handed tough, but overmatched Roamer Alexis Angulo a fearful and prolonged beating before Angulo’s corner stopped the onslaught after the 10th round of a scheduled 12-round fight at the Mohegan Sun bubble in Uncasville, Conn.
Angulo (26-2, 22 KOs) would’ve claimed Benavidez’s former title had he won but the Colombian never really had a chance, as Benavidez (23-0, 20 KOs) won every round on all three cards and deftly avoided taking clean shots.
Benavidez weighed in Friday almost three pounds over the 168-pound limit, which cost him the WBC super middleweight title. He blamed himself and expressed disappointment.
However, he said he still had a job to do in the ring. And to say he did it is an understatement.
David Benavidez was pleased with his performance against Roamer Alexi Angulo on Saturday. Amanda Westcott / Showtime
Benavidez came out firing one of the best, hardest jabs in boxing at the opening bell and never stopped throwing it. That set power shots that came in overwhelming volleys, landing to both the head and body of Angulo round after round.
And as the went on, it seemed Angulo took more and more punishment. One could argue that Angulo could’ve been saved as early as the eighth round.
Angulo had some good moments, particularly when he was able to trap Benavidez against the ropes. However, even there, he didn’t get much done as Benavidez covered, slipped away or just punched back to quickly regain the advantage.
The best thing you could say about Angulo is that he has a hell of a chin. Not many fighters could’ve withstood the pounding he absorbed and remained upright.
Angulo took a particularly bad beating in the 10th round, when Benavidez was landing heavy punches at will. When Angulo sat down on his stool after the round, his trainer, Pedro Diaz, turned around to the referee and said enough was enough.
The ending was the only merciful moment for the brave Colombian.
The CompuBox stats told the story. Benavidez outlanded Angulo 290 (of 703) to 51 (of 400). That’s almost a 6-1 to advantage. Angulo landed only 13% of his punches, which underscores the futility of his effort. And the winner landed a remarkable 56% of his power shots (219 of 391).
Benavidez had a horrible Friday but his Saturday was pretty damn good.
“I felt good, man,” he said. “I rate myself a solid eight. I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast, leave myself exposed for some big shots. He’s a heavy puncher. But like I said, I like to do the stuff that nobody has ever done.
“Nobody has ever stopped him, and I’m pretty sure nobody is ever going to make him look like that again. I demolished him from Round one to Round 11.”
Benavidez was asked once again after the fight about failing to make weight. And he again pointed a finger at himself, saying he must take the steps necessary to be certain it doesn’t happen again.
At the same time, he believes he proved by his performance that discipline isn’t an issue for him.
“You know, if they thought I had a discipline problem, it would have shown in the ring,” he said. “Did I look tired, fatigued? Just because I missed weight one time doesn’t mean I’m not disciplined. But they’re entitled to say whatever they want because it’s true. I didn’t make weight.
“It’s up to me to go back to the drawing board and come back better next time.”
Benavidez was in line for some big fights, including a title-unification showdown with rival Caleb Plant and possibly even a fight with Canelo Alvarez in the near future.
Now what? The former champion won’t be making any demands after his weight debacle. He said he’ll wait his turn for another chance to fight for a belt. He made one thing clear, though: He plans to stay 168 for the time being.
“Hopefully I get another chance to fight for the WBC title again,” he said. “I’m not going to ask for another shot right away. If they want to give it to me, good. If not, I don’t mind going to the back of the line and starting my way back up from the bottom.
“I want to get all these fights before I go up [to 175]. I have to be even more dedicated than I already was. I felt like with training, as long as I didn’t miss any training session, running sessions, strength and conditioning, that I would be good.
“But the diet has to be way stricter. It was already good but something got messed up and, I don’t know, I couldn’t get those last pounds off.”
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved Saturday.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved.
The 24-year-old power puncher from Las Vegas landed some eye-catching shots but never hurt Marinez and was otherwise was outboxed yet emerged with a unanimous-decision victory on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and a mind-boggling 118-110 from judge Frank Lombardi, all for Romero, who won an “interim” world title. Boxing Junkie had Marinez winning 116-112.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) pressured Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) from beginning to end, which evidently impressed the judges. However, the Dominican seemed to control the fight with his jab, work rate and the fact he generally beat Romero to the punch.
Marinez also used his feet to stay out of trouble more often than not, as Romero was never able to trap him against the ropes as he had against previous opponents.
When the decision was announced, Marinez could only smile and shake his head. Undoubtedly, many others also did the latter.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved Saturday.
Rolando Romero escaped with a victory over Jackson Marinez he might not have deserved.
The 24-year-old power puncher from Las Vegas landed some eye-catching shots but never hurt Marinez and was otherwise was outboxed yet emerged with a unanimous-decision victory on the David Benavidez-Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and a mind-boggling 118-110 from judge Frank Lombardi, all for Romero, who won an “interim” world title. Boxing Junkie had Marinez winning 116-112.
Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) pressured Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs) from beginning to end, which evidently impressed the judges. However, the Dominican seemed to control the fight with his jab, work rate and the fact he generally beat Romero to the punch.
Marinez also used his feet to stay out of trouble more often than not, as Romero was never able to trap him against the ropes as he had against previous opponents.
When the decision was announced, Marinez could only smile and shake his head. Undoubtedly, many others also did the latter.
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez already beat himself by weighing in nearly three pounds over the super middleweight limit Friday, which cost him his title.
The now-former world champion can at least salvage the weekend with a victory over battle-tested veteran Alexis Angulo on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn..
Benavidez knows he messed up badly, but he’s shifting focus to the task at hand.
“I’m very disappointed,” Benavidez told Showtime after the weigh-in. “Obviously, this is my first time missing weight. Like I said, I’m very disappointed losing the title on the scale, but I’ve still got a job to do. I lose the title, but I’m still going to win [Saturday].”
Angulo has pieced together a three-fight winning streak, including a split decision over Anthony Sims Jr. in January before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Will Benavidez be able to channel his frustration into demolishing Angulo? Or will the game challenger seize this moment to pull off an upset?
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
Time: 9p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The Benavidez vs. Angulo card will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch Benavidez vs. Angulo: TV, live stream
Showtime
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight is available on TV via Showtime.
The Showtime app can be live streamed on smart TVs and game consoles, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TVs, Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One. The app can also be streamed on mobile devices, including Android phones, the Amazon Fire Tablet, iPad, iPhone, and for computers on Showtime.com.
How much does Benavidez vs. Angulo cost?
Viewers can add Showtime to their paid TV subscription, with prices varying. Current subscribers can watch Benavidez vs. Angulo as part of their plan.
The other option is to start a 30-day trial to stream Showtime for free on one of the aforementioned devices, paying $10.99 per month thereafter. One can cancel any time. Current Showtime subscribers can also stream the fight as part of their plan.
Where is the Benavidez vs. Angulo fight?
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Fans won’t be present, and social distancing of personnel will be in effect because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Neither Benavidez nor Angulo have ever fought in Connecticut.
David Benavidez record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: Dec. 17, 1996
Height: 6-foot-1½ (187 cms)
Reach: 77 inches (196 cms)
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 (19 KOs)
Alexis Angulo record and bio
Nationality: Colombian
Born: March 25, 1984
Height: 6-foot-1 (185 cms)
Reach: 75 inches (191 cms)
Total fights: 27
Record: 26-1 (22 KOs)
Benavidez vs. Angulo fight card
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo, super middleweights
Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marínez, lightweights (for WBA interim title)
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez already beat himself by weighing in nearly three pounds over the super middleweight limit Friday, which cost him his title.
The now-former world champion can at least salvage the weekend with a victory over battle-tested veteran Alexis Angulo on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn..
Benavidez knows he messed up badly, but he’s shifting focus to the task at hand.
“I’m very disappointed,” Benavidez told Showtime after the weigh-in. “Obviously, this is my first time missing weight. Like I said, I’m very disappointed losing the title on the scale, but I’ve still got a job to do. I lose the title, but I’m still going to win [Saturday].”
Angulo has pieced together a three-fight winning streak, including a split decision over Anthony Sims Jr. in January before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Will Benavidez be able to channel his frustration into demolishing Angulo? Or will the game challenger seize this moment to pull off an upset?
Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo.
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo fight date, start time
Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
Time: 9p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The Benavidez vs. Angulo card will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch Benavidez vs. Angulo: TV, live stream
Showtime
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight is available on TV via Showtime.
The Showtime app can be live streamed on smart TVs and game consoles, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, LG Smart TVs, Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs and Xbox One. The app can also be streamed on mobile devices, including Android phones, the Amazon Fire Tablet, iPad, iPhone, and for computers on Showtime.com.
How much does Benavidez vs. Angulo cost?
Viewers can add Showtime to their paid TV subscription, with prices varying. Current subscribers can watch Benavidez vs. Angulo as part of their plan.
The other option is to start a 30-day trial to stream Showtime for free on one of the aforementioned devices, paying $10.99 per month thereafter. One can cancel any time. Current Showtime subscribers can also stream the fight as part of their plan.
Where is the Benavidez vs. Angulo fight?
The Benavidez vs. Angulo fight will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Fans won’t be present, and social distancing of personnel will be in effect because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Neither Benavidez nor Angulo have ever fought in Connecticut.
David Benavidez record and bio
Nationality: American
Born: Dec. 17, 1996
Height: 6-foot-1½ (187 cms)
Reach: 77 inches (196 cms)
Total fights: 22
Record: 22-0 (19 KOs)
Alexis Angulo record and bio
Nationality: Colombian
Born: March 25, 1984
Height: 6-foot-1 (185 cms)
Reach: 75 inches (191 cms)
Total fights: 27
Record: 26-1 (22 KOs)
Benavidez vs. Angulo fight card
David Benavidez vs. Alexis Angulo, super middleweights
Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marínez, lightweights (for WBA interim title)
David Benavidez was stripped of his 168-pound title Friday after failing to make weight for his fight against Roamer Angulo on Saturday.
No title will be on the line when David Benavidez fights Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn.
Benavidez on Friday weighed in 2.8 pounds over the super middleweight limit of 168. Thus, he was stripped of his WBC belt and. Angulo would claim the title with a victory. It will become vacant if Benavidez wins.
Benavidez (22-0, 19 KOs) reportedly said he tried to lose the final few pounds but gave up when he couldn’t do so.
Jose Benavidez Sr., the fighter’s father, told ESPN that his son’s body shut down. Also, Benavidez said that training during the coronavirus pandemic and in the Mohegan bubble made it difficult to work out adequately.
Benavidez said he plans to stay at 168 for the time being.
“I’m very disappointed. Obviously, this is my first time missing weight,” Benavidez said. “I’m very disappointed losing my title on the scales, but I still have a job to do tomorrow. I lose the title, but I’m still going to win the fight tomorrow.”
Benavidez is no stranger to losing his title outside the ring. He was stripped of the 168-pound title he won in 2017 after testing positive for cocaine. He regained the belt when he stopped Anthony Dirrell last September.
