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Monster's Debut: Benavidez Dominates Cruiserweight
3 May
Summary
- Benavidez secured a sixth-round knockout against Gilberto Rodriguez.
- This was Benavidez's first professional fight in the cruiserweight division.
- He utilized blistering hand speed and powerful combinations to overwhelm his opponent.
David Benavidez announced his arrival in the cruiserweight division with a commanding performance on Saturday night. Headlining the Cinco de Mayo fight weekend, Benavidez faced Gilberto "Zurdo" Rodriguez for his WBA and WBO titles.
Benavidez, weighing in comfortably under the 200-pound limit, displayed remarkable power and speed in his first bout at cruiserweight. He overwhelmed Rodriguez with rapid-fire punch combinations.
The fight concluded in the sixth round when Benavidez achieved a knockout victory, solidifying his dominance and making a significant statement in his new weight class.
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