David Benavidez entered tonight's match against last-minute replacement Kyrone Davis following a day marked by unexpected upsets. Despite this, with the prospect of a potential bout against Canelo Alvarez looming in 2022, Benavidez (25-0, 22 KO) efficiently handled his business in front of his hometown Phoenix audience. He unleashed powerful punches at will on a valiant and resilient Davis until the corner intervened and halted proceedings in the 7th round.
Davis (16-3-1, 6 KO) began the match strongly, effectively managing distance and evading Benavidez's power. I awarded the first two rounds to Davis, but momentum shifted in the third and fourth rounds as Benavidez asserted control over the space and initiated more exchanges on his terms. Davis's corner contemplated stopping the fight after the 5th round and appeared to call it off after the 6th, declaring "that's it," but then reversed their decision, sending Davis out for the 7th.
Despite Davis's resilience and refusal to hit the canvas, he struggled to mount an offense against Benavidez's sustained barrage of power punches. Within 48 seconds of the 7th round, Davis's corner threw in the towel. Following the match, Benavidez expressed admiration for Davis before pivoting to his aspirations for a showdown with Canelo Alvarez. While Benavidez also mentioned Jermall Charlo as a potential opponent, he dismissed the likelihood due to perceived hesitancy on Charlo's part, stating, "because he's hesitant, that's why."
Davis voiced disappointment over the corner's decision to stop the fight but respected their choice to protect him from his own determination and courage. Despite the loss, Davis's performance likely earns him admiration as he possibly returns to the 160 lbs. division following another commendable and brave effort akin to his draw against Anthony Dirrell in February.
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