In an electrifying night of boxing, David Benavidez claimed the interim WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Oleksandr Gvozdyk, and Gervonta Davis successfully defended his WBA lightweight title with a knockout against Frank Martin. Benavidez, who moved up 14 pounds for the fight, showcased a dominant performance that had him ahead on all scorecards, winning with scores of 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109. His victory at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas not only earned him the title but also positioned him as a contender for a match against the renowned Canelo Alvarez who previously demanded a $200 million guarantee to fight Benavidez and has yet to respond to the challenge. Benavidez remains undefeated with a record of 29 wins.Gervonta Davis, known as ‘Tank’, delivered a ‘lethal’ knockout to Frank Martin in the eighth round, solidifying his 30-0 record with 28 knockouts. Davis’s victory came after a year-long hiatus, and his performance has reignited speculation about potential matchups against Vasyl Lomachenko, Shakur Stevenson, or a rematch with Ryan Garcia. The night also featured other notable wins, including Alberto Puello’s split decision victory over Gary Antuanne Russell and Carlos Adames’s unanimous decision against Terrell Gausha.
Key points
- David Benavidez claimed the interim WBC super middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
- Gervonta Davis retained his WBA lightweight title with a knockout victory over Frank Martin and now has a 30-0 record.
- Benavidez sets his sights on a potential bout with Canelo Alvarez, while Davis eyes future high-profile fights.
