Benavidez Defeats Morrell, Secures Interim Light Heavyweight Titles

David Benavidez secured a unanimous decision victory over David Morrell Jr. in a highly anticipated light heavyweight title bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight showcased Benavidez's aggressive body punching and power, allowing him to dominate most of the rounds despite a late knockdown in the 11th round that he quickly recovered from. Morrell, who displayed resilience and landed some significant shots, was ultimately unable to keep pace with Benavidez's relentless assault and was deducted a point for hitting after the bell. The judges scored the fight 115-111, 115-111, and 118-108 in favor of Benavidez, who now holds both the WBC and WBA interim titles. Post-fight, Benavidez expressed confidence in facing the winner of the upcoming title rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The match was marked by intense exchanges and high energy, thrilling the crowd throughout the 12 rounds.