David Benavidez may no longer hold the WBC super middleweight championship, but he managed to preserve his undefeated record despite the setback. Following the loss of his title on the scale, Benavidez dominated Alexis Angulo in their 12-round super middleweight bout, forcing Angulo's corner to halt the fight in the 10th round at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Although Benavidez struggled with the weight, the actual fight unfolded much easier than the 10-1 odds suggested.
In the Showtime-televised main event, Benavidez, hailing from Phoenix, systematically pummeled Angulo throughout the majority of the match. The climax occurred in the 10th round when Benavidez unleashed a barrage of power punches, prompting the stoppage by Angulo's corner.
Despite being 2¾ pounds overweight the day before, the 23-year-old Benavidez proudly advanced his record to 23-0, securing his 20th knockout and becoming the first to stop Angulo within the distance. Angulo, a fighter from Colombia who had previously upset the unbeaten Anthony Sims Jr., suffered only his second professional defeat. Prior to this bout, the 36-year-old Angulo had only been defeated by former WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez.
Reflecting on his victory, Benavidez, speaking to Showtime's Brian Custer, expressed satisfaction with his performance, rating it a solid A. He acknowledged areas for improvement but emphasized the uniqueness of his accomplishment in stopping Angulo, a feat no one had achieved before.
CompuBox's unofficial statistics revealed Benavidez's dominance, with a notable discrepancy in punches landed. Benavidez connected on 290-of-703 punches, while Angulo managed only 51-of-400 punches.
The most lopsided round occurred in the 10th, where Benavidez showcased his superiority by landing impactful right hands and power shots, culminating in the stoppage. The narrative of the fight continued with Benavidez consistently outclassing Angulo in subsequent rounds, delivering effective right hands and uppercuts.
In summary, despite the challenges leading up to the bout, Benavidez's skill and tenacity were on full display as he cruised to victory, maintaining his perfect record.
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