Benavidez and Haney Shine in Saudi Arabia: An Epic Boxing Saturday
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was the scene of an unforgettable night for boxing, with stellar performances that promise to redefine the sport’s landscape. David Benavidez and Devin Haney headlined the card, solidifying their names in the elite of world boxing.
Benavidez Shows His Dominance and Aims for the Top
David Benavidez, a la derecha, dominó a Anthony Yarde con una victoria por nocaut técnico en el séptimo asalto, reteniendo sus títulos de peso semipesado “regular” del CMB y la AMB.David Benavidez, known as “The Mexican Monster”, offered a display of power and technique, defeating Anthony Yarde by technical knockout in the seventh round. This victory not only allowed him to retain his WBC and WBA super-middleweight titles, but also consolidated his position as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
Benavidez’s victory, combined with Canelo Álvarez’s recent defeat, has opened the door for Benavidez to become the new face of Mexican boxing and, eventually, the face of boxing.
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Benavidez, of Mexican descent, has expressed his desire to take on the traditional dates of Mexican boxing, currently associated with Canelo Álvarez. After his victory over Yarde, Benavidez announced his next goal: a fight against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez in the cruiserweight category for his titles.
With an aggressive style and a remarkable ability to connect combinations, Benavidez promises an electrifying spectacle for the fans. His willingness to face any opponent without hesitation distinguishes him from his contemporaries, and at 29 years old, he still has a long way to go in the world of boxing.
Devin Haney: A Triumph with Criticism
Devin Haney, a la derecha, derribó a Brian Norman Jr. en el segundo asalto en una victoria por decisión unánime para ganar el título mundial de peso welter de la OMB en Riad, Arabia Saudita, el sábado.Devin Haney, known for his cautious style, showed a more aggressive side by defeating Brian Norman Jr. by unanimous decision and obtaining the WBO welterweight title. Despite knocking down Norman in the second round, Haney failed to finish the fight, which generated criticism about his ability to secure knockout victories.
Haney, who became a champion in three divisions, has been compared to Floyd Mayweather for his strategic approach and his tendency to secure victories without risking too much. This tactic, although effective, has been questioned by some critics who consider his style unexciting.
Haney is a very calculated boxer and does just enough to win fights. This approach may suggest that he is beatable. However, what he also does is facilitate the organization of the fights he wants, because everyone believes they can beat him until they get in the ring with him.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn, while acknowledging Haney’s achievement, expressed his concern about the lack of excitement in his fights. Haney, for his part, has stated his intention to continue achieving success in boxing.
With the WBO title in his possession, Haney is in a strategic position to unify the division, with possible clashes against champions like Mario Barrios, Ryan Garcia, Lewis Crocker, or Rolando “Rolly” Romero.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez: Underrated Brilliance
Jesse Rodriguez, a la izquierda, derrotó a Fernando Martínez por nocaut en el décimo asalto para unificar tres títulos de peso súper mosca.Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez shone on the card, unifying three world super flyweight titles against Fernando Martinez. Rodriguez, despite competing in a lower weight category, demonstrated exceptional maturity and talent, earning the respect of boxing purists.
With his exciting style and his constant pursuit of the knockout, Rodriguez has the potential to become a big star. His goal is to unify the division against the winner of the fight between Willibaldo García Pérez and Kenshiro Teraji before moving up in weight.
With 26 years old and positioned in the top 5 of the pound-for-pound ranking, Rodriguez seeks to win the hearts of casual fans.
Abdullah Mason: Lessons in Valor
Abdullah Mason, a la derecha, derrotó a Sam Noakes por decisión unánime para ganar el título vacante de peso ligero de la OMB en Riad, Arabia Saudita, el sábado.Abdullah Mason, at just 21 years old, proved his mettle by defeating Sam Noakes by unanimous decision, winning the vacant WBO lightweight title. The fight, which went the distance of 12 rounds, was a test of endurance for Mason.
This victory will be fundamental for Mason’s development as a boxer, as it taught him the importance of defense and endurance. In a division with a wide variety of styles, Mason will have to rely on his will and overcome his defensive deficiencies.
