Undefeated two-time world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez didn’t miss a beat in his 175-pound debut, soundly outboxing and out-slugging former world champion Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk to win a 12-round unanimous decision (116-112, 117-111, 119-109) and the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight World Title.
“I went up in weight, won every single round and dominated a former world champion and an Olympian as well,” said Benavidez.
“I had him hurt a couple of times. I wasn’t throwing a lot of combinations because I reinjured my hand in the third round. I tore my right ligament four weeks before the fight and I hurt my left hand in camp. I’m proud of myself because I also got a cut three weeks ago and I pushed through and gave the fans a good fight.”
Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) displayed every skill in the book, using a snapping jab to work his way in and unload to the head and body with accurate combinations. Gvozdyk, in his first world title bout since 2019, didn’t go quietly. The Kharkiv, Ukraine product threw punches in bunches, often sneaking in a right hand behind his quick left.
“I obviously wish we got a different decision tonight. I wish I had done a little more and been more active in the early rounds of the fight,” said Gvozdyk.
“I think the scores were pretty accurate. It was a good fight, a close fight. He was better in the first half of the fight, but I think I started doing better in the second half. I’d love a rematch with him.”
Benavidez hurt Gvozdyk (20-2, 16 KOs) several times during the second half of the fight but wasn’t able to put his tough opponent away in what was a dominant performance.
“I’m looking forward to what’s next in the division,” said Benavidez.
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25 Comments
bivol will make him a scramble egg and then beterbiev willl make him a spring roll
I honestly cant understand for the life of me why benevidez gets hate. Every fight he has is entertaining. Hes definitely the most entertaining fighter fight for fight. Hes not a ko artist. Hes a beat the shit of u so much they should stop the fight artist
Dave should put on some lean muscle for this weight class just a bit
david has great instints!
but still his strength is not as strong as "him"
Canelo knows he will lose, which is why he don’t want to fight him. Everytime they ask him about david he always has an excuse. And it’s funny cause recently canelo had said “i dont want to make that fight (i dont recall who he was talking about) because he moves around alot and the fight is not exciting” 😂😂 david don’t move around he stays there and bangs BUT somehow he don’t want to fight him. Canelo- “if a promoter offers me 200million i fight tomorrow” 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡
And you all thinking that benavidez might knock over Beterbiev 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gvodyk punch have lack of power,,,, no knoch'out punch,,,
These commentators suck. Benavidez put on a great performance
everyone hating on benavidez clearly don’t know anything about sports like this. When u move up u gotta build the muscle and get used to the weight class
and he also said he had a wrist injury and that’s why he hasn’t fought the rest of the year
David needs to change up the pace of his punches a little, too much power on everything really wore on him late
Bemavidez vs arthur beterbiev
Honestly looking back gvozdyk could've actually beat benavidez if he went in there to win and not playing patty cakes.
Morell can seriously beat benavidez. Benavidez slows down at 175, Morrell can go 15 rounds at the same pace. 11cm reach advantage. If he fights smart benavidez has no chance
The Mexican monster makes me laugh because he should be a heavyweight or light heavyweight but not a middle weight or super middle wieght
Imagine expecting a ko when the Ukrainian doesn't want to brawl and stays on the ropes for 12rounds??
Pay respect were respect is owed
PBC commentators are bias af Benavidez is not a puncher at 175
David Benavidez was sharp 🔥 af in this fight despite no knockout he looked very sharp!!! He’s a real problem
Canelo can beat D. Benavidez handily
Why isn’t this guy Alexander a former champ not throwing real punches? I’m not a boxer but I can throw harder punches than him. I think he is paid to throw the fight, just saying
Would like to see Morrell retires benevadezzzz
King Artur owns them both
This fight will help improve Benavidezs' skilset despite only winning by landslide points. His relentless n ferocious n tenacious offence is so scary indeed. Morrel will be the next victim assuredly.
Canelo, said Benavides has no power in 175, will if he drops down to 168, still canelo ducking Benavides. So why even talked trash if you don’t want to fight the top dog. Canelo sure is a ducker. Also took years to fight triple ggg, waited till triple ggg was 39 yrs old. Same as mayweather. Didn’t want to fight Pac-Man when his prime. Waited till 39 yrs old. It’s a patterned to this two clowns.
All David got to do is bulk up a lil bit in muscle. He'll bring boxing back for the heavier weight class with his speed & sharpness. Now a days the heavier weight class are slow & missing technique.