David Benavidez scores a unanimous victory over David Morrell

The Mexican Monster strikes again as David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) put together an impressive performance against a tough opponent in Cuban David Morrell (11-1). Benavidez used constant body shots and smart strategy to pick up a decision. Benavidez was the product of a scary moment when he got caught with a tough right hand that sent him down to the canvas. . Unfortunately for Morrell, he was deducted a point for punching after the bell during a furious exchange. The knockdown was too little, too late as Benavidez piled up a huge lead to retain his WBC interim title and claim Morrell's WBA "regular" title. The judges scored the bout 115-111, 115-111 and 118-108.

Benavidez landed 224 of 553 punches (41%) to Morrell's 165 of 601 (27%). But it would be the 76 body punches landed by Benavidez that would allow him to take control. Morrell showed plenty of heart but was overpowered as he threw more punches than Benavidez but landed with far less frequency.

Benavidez can state his claim as the scariest man in boxing. "This is Monster's world," Benavidez, nicknamed "the Mexican Monster," said in response to Morrell saying that he didn't believe in monsters in the buildup to the fight. "You know what it is, but a big shout to Morrell. He took a tough test. I knew he was going to be a tough fighter. That's why I prepared so hard for this. I'm just happy the people were able to get a good show tonight."

What’s next for Benavidez is probably not the fight everyone was to see against Canelo Alvarez as Alvarez has stated many times that he doesn’t want to fight Benavidez. Even though Benavidez has shown being more than worthy of the opportunity after running a gauntlet of tough opponents his last 4 fights. Benavidez is likely to move up to 175 in hopes to fight the winner of Biterbiev vs Bivol 2. "This is the biggest [win of my] career so far because look at all the people who came out and supported me," Benavidez said. "I just want to be the best of my era, and whoever they need me to fight next, I want to unify all four titles, so that's next."