David Benavidez was known to everyone in boxing but after this weekend America, Mexico and the planet knows him.
That is how big the fight was, and how it impressive it was, on Amazon Prime when he outpointed David Morrell in a legendary night of boxing.
After the fight Ring Magazine on X confirmed Benavidez is now instantly mandatory challenger for the winner of this month’s Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch and undisputed light-heavyweight championship fight.
Good news for the sport that the best fighters at 175 lbs. are all now facing one another.