David Benavidez secured the unified light heavyweight championship by defeating David Morrell via unanimous decision, maintaining his interim WBC belt while claiming the WBA title. The judges scored the bout 115-111 and 118-108, portraying Benavidez's dominance throughout most rounds. Nicknamed 'El Monstro', he utilized his reach and diverse offensive strategy effectively but faced a momentary scare in the 11th round with a knockdown. Morrell, suffering the first loss of his career, acknowledged the fight's unpredictability, encapsulating the sport's nature of triumph and defeat.
I prepared for everything, I knew he was a great fighter, Benavidez said. This is the biggest win of my career cause look at all the people who came out and supported me.
It was a good fight, Morrell said. This is boxing, some days you win and some days you lose. Tonight was my turn.
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