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David Benavidez vs David Morrell Full Fight Card Results

David Benavidez and David Morrell shared the ring in a highly anticipated matchup with a potential shot at the undisputed light heavyweight championship. Benavidez ultimately managed to score the unanimous decision victory, but it was not a win that came without a series of difficult obstacles.

Benavidez and Morrell both moved from super middleweight to light heavyweight after failing to secure a shot at super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez. With no bigger challenge to face than each other, the two entered the ring on Saturday with both chasing a shot at being the undisputed champion.

Benavidez came out with heavy pressure from the start. Both men had plenty of moments, but it was Benavidez fighting off the front foot who landed more frequently and with the more meaningful impact. Morrell was more than up to the task to continue trying to return fire, including scoring an 11th round knockdown, but the advantage in that round was quickly wiped away after Morrell landed a punch well after the bell and suffering a point deduction. 

In the end it was Benavidez who held a 224-165 advantage in punches landed across 12 rounds. As a result, Benavidez would win the fight on official scorecards of 115-111, 115-111 and 118-108

David Benavidez vs David Morrell Jr. Full Card Results:

Main Card:

  • David Benavidez defeats David Morrell Jr. via unanimous decision (115-111, 115-111, 118-108) to become the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Champion and WBA Light Heavyweight Champion
  • Stephen Fulton defeats Brandon Figueroa via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 117-111) to win WBC Featherweight World Championship
  • Isaac Cruz defeats Angel Fierro via unanimous decision (96-94, 97-93, 98-92)
  • Jesus Ramos defeats Jeison Rosario via TKO at 2:18 of Round 8

Prelims:

  • Jose Benavidez Jr. defeats Danny Rosenberger via TKO in Round 5
  • Daniel Blancas defeats Juan Barajas via unanimous decision
  • John Easter defeats Joseph Aguilar via unanimous decision
  • Mirco Cuello defeats Christian Olivo via TKO at 2:01 of Round 10
  • Yoenli Hernandez defeats Angel Ruiz via TKO at 1:06 of Round 5
  • Curmel Moton defeats Frank Zaldivar via TKO at 1:51 of Round 3

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