David Benavidez outpointed David Morrell in a fierce light heavyweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena, leveraging body punches and tactical aggression to secure a unanimous decision victory. Despite an 11th-round knockdown, Benavidez maintained control throughout most of the fight, consistently wearing down Morrell, whose strategy failed against the relentless pressure. The controversy arose with a point deduction for Morrell after he punched after the bell, affecting his chances. Ultimately, Benavidez retained his WBC interim title and took home Morrell's WBA 'regular' title due to the judges' scores favoring him significantly.
"This is Monster's world, and a big shout to Morrell. He took a tough test. I knew he was going to be a tough fighter."
"Benavidez, nicknamed 'the Mexican Monster,' applied pressure and drilled the Cuban to the body throughout the fight, consistently pushing his rival back."
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