David Benavidez made a successful light heavyweight debut on June 15 by defeating Oleksandr Gvozdyk via unanimous decision to win the WBC interim light heavyweight title. The fight, held in Las Vegas, saw Benavidez dominate Gvozdyk throughout, with Benavidez's body shots and fast-paced fighting style being particularly effective. Benavidez's victory positions him as the mandatory challenger for the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight at 175 lbs, as well as a potential challenger for Canelo Alvarez at 168 lbs. Benavidez, who weighed in at 174.2 lbs, expressed confidence in his move to the light heavyweight division and aims to become the undisputed champion. The event was broadcast live on PBC PPV on PrimeVideo.
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David Benavidez cruises to lopsided victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk in light heavyweight debut https://t.co/HSevcuyZeR
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David Benavidez defeats Oleksandr Gvozdyk by unanimous decision to win the WBC interim title in his light heavyweight debut ๐ฅ๐ #BenavidezGvozdyk https://t.co/A92IMec5dU
David Benavidez wins 175 lb debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Highlights https://t.co/Oajul7Wzts
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BENAVIDEZ OUTPOINTS GVOZDYK โผ๏ธ David Benavidez outpoints Oleksandr Gvozdyk claiming a unanimous points decision victory to win the WBC 'Interim' Light-Heavyweight Title ๐ฅ Do you think he can beat Beterbiev or Bivol off that performance? ๐ #BenavidezGvozdyk | #TankMartin |โฆ https://t.co/91JLu5WdfU
โผ๏ธ David Benavidez BEATS Oleksandr Gvzodyk by unanimous decision to win the WBC 'interim' light-heavyweight belt. Benavidez now mandatory for the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol winner at 175lbs, as well as mandatory for Canelo Alvarez at 168lbs.
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David Benavidez battering Oleksandr Gvozdykโs body through two rounds. Fast-paced fight with Benavidez in control. 2-0.
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Benavidez and Gvozdyk make weight ahead of their matchup on Saturday ๐ https://t.co/VVkZti2FJw
David Benavidez makes his light heavyweight debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk ๐ฅ https://t.co/sKmyHd7kNc
David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk final face-off ahead of tomorrow nightโฆ [๐ฅ @PremierBoxing] https://t.co/bi0f8OLMYJ
David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk have both weighed in at 174.2lbs ahead of their WBC Interim Light-Heavyweight title fight tomorrow night. Benavidez thought there was an official weigh-in in the morning then a ceremonial weigh-in later but as Gvozdyk was ready to weigh in inโฆ
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Gvozdyk: โIf Benavidez Was A Piece Of Cake, Everyone Would Fight Himโ https://t.co/CUBh0FdxCN
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Video: David Benavidez, Oleksandr Gvozdyk share stoic faceoff ahead of title fight clash https://t.co/tSPIcuRXfy
โWe trained extremely hard to look spectacularโ: Benavidez Sr looking for great showing against Oleksandr Gvozdyk https://t.co/Vx49gbE1fQ
David Benavidez has his sights set on becoming the undisputed champion at light heavyweight ๐ https://t.co/uaMusogE6x
David Benavidez and Oleksandr Gvozdyk get face-to-face ahead of their interim WBC light heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas ๐ฅ https://t.co/OvLHTL3JMX
David Benavidez will make his light heavyweight debut against Oleksandr Gvozdyk ๐ฅ https://t.co/LBdyBfmjYb
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