IS BENAVIDEZ THE KING AT 168LBS ?

The rising star, holding the WBC interim super middleweight title, showcased his prowess on Saturday night in Las Vegas. David Benavidez, at just 26, demonstrated the existence of true boxing skill by compelling Demetrius Andrade's corner to halt their bout after six rounds of relentless action.

Formerly adorned with the WBC super middleweight crown, Benavidez defended his interim title with a TKO victory over the seasoned Andrade, who, at 35, succumbed to the accumulated damage. Despite facing adversity in the sixth round, Andrade's corner, prompted by the referee's warning, opted to call an end to the fight.

In the aftermath, Benavidez expressed his satisfaction, stating, "I solidified myself as champion; I want them to know who the real champion of the division is." His eyes are now set on a potential clash with undisputed super middleweight king, Canelo Alvarez, in 2024. This aspiration has been a long-standing desire, and with this triumph, Benavidez's claim for a showdown with Alvarez seems more undeniable than ever.

The strategic start by Benavidez allowed his opponent an early advantage, but as he shifted gears, the relentless assault forced Andrade's corner to intervene, signaling the end in the sixth round. Benavidez's victory positions him as a formidable force in the super middleweight landscape.

On the same action-packed card, Jermall Charlo made a triumphant return to the ring after a two-year absence, securing a wide unanimous decision over Jose Benavidez Jr. Despite Charlo asserting that his power didn't fully manifest, he remains committed to multiple fights in 2024 across various weight classes.

The Puerto Rican champion, Subriel Matias, defended his IBF super lightweight title with an explosive performance against Shohjahon Ergashev. Matias relentlessly pursued his opponent until the sixth round, compelling Ergashev's corner to stop the contest.

In a clash for the WBA lightweight crown, Lamont Roach emerged victorious in a split decision against Hector Luis Garcia. The judges' scorecards reflected the closely contested battle, underscoring the intensity of the entire fight card in Las Vegas.

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