David Benavidez Outslugs David Morrell, Adds Secondary Title

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Who's the king of the light heavyweight division? David Benavidez made a strong case for himself after outslugging David Morrell in a battle of interim titleholders. Benavidez's accuracy, aggression, and volume earned him a unanimous decision and both the WBC and WBA "regular" titles. But it was Benavidez's body punching that really sealed the deal, landing 76 body shots compared to Morrell's 25. With this win, Benavidez is now in line to face the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch on Feb. 22. It's a huge step towards becoming the undisputed light heavyweight champion and securing his place in boxing history.

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