Followers on social media overwhelmingly consider Oleksandr Gvozdyk took it straightforward on David Benavidez, staying in first gear the complete combat final Saturday evening of their conflict for the WBC interim mild heavyweight title on the MGM Grand Backyard in Las Vegas.
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The way in which that Gvozdyk (20-2, 16 KOs) effortlessly outboxed and outworked Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) from the sixth spherical was alarming, as he regarded ranges above the ‘Mexican Monster’ in abilities stage.
Benavidez’s Hole Victory
I can perceive why followers consider Gvozdyk didn’t attempt to win as a result of it was too straightforward for him, and Benavidez regarded terrible. No matter sparring success Benavidez had years in the past towards Gvozdyk was meaningless as a result of he didn’t present something within the combat, and he didn’t seem to win.
The scores had been 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109.
I watched the combat twice and had Gvozdyk successful rounds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. None of these rounds had been shut, as Gvozdyk was boxing the exhausted-looking Benavidez, making him eat punches and miss along with his wild pictures.
Benavidez’s followers are pleased with the choice he was given, however that was a hallow victory. He regarded abysmal, and his excuses afterward about being injured had been pathetic. It’s a basic instance of a fighter who can’t admit that he ain’t acquired what it takes.
The Name for Benavidez to Return to 168
It might be higher for Benavidez to maneuver again right down to 168, the place his measurement, energy, abilities, and work fee allow him to excel. He can’t do it at 175, the place guys are the identical measurement as him and have an excessive amount of energy.
Even towards Gvozdyk, who wasn’t loading up on his pictures, Benavidez was underpowered. Gvozdyk had the higher energy and didn’t even attempt to put something on his punches.
The judges gave Benavidez a surprisingly vast twelve-round unanimous choice, however it wasn’t an actual win.
Benavidez’s efficiency was so poor that he and his crew should resolve whether or not it’s price it to proceed within the 175-lb division and combat for the undisputed mild heavyweight championship towards the winner of the October twelfth combat between IBF/WBC/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA champ Dmitry Bivol.
Benavidez’s Deficiencies at Gentle Heavyweight
Benavidez gained’t beat the winner or the loser of the Bivol vs. Bivol, even with the identical judging crew that labored final Saturday evening’s combat. The previous two-time WBC tremendous middleweight champion Benavidez is missing in these three areas that would wish to have an opportunity of capturing the undisputed championship at 175:
– Energy
– Expertise
– Measurement
If Benavidez stays at mild heavyweight, his reputation might be destroyed after he loses to Bivol or Beterbiev and is pressured to return to the 168-lb division along with his tail tucked between his legs.
The way in which Benavidez regarded final evening, he would lose to the next mild heavyweights:
– Artur Beterbiev
– Dmitry Bivol
– Anthony Yarde
– Willy Hutchinson
