David Benavidez vs. David Morrell full card results: Benavidez breaks down Morrell in hard-hitting classic

Sometimes, it's tough for a fight with high drama to deliver. However, when the right opponents face one another, they break the mold and keep their word. That was exactly the case when David Benavidez and David Morrell faced off in Las Vegas, battering one another for twelve rounds. 

Titans clashed as Sin City hosted a massive boxing event featuring two true superstars. Benavidez came out on top, beating Morrell via unanimous decision (115-111, 115-111, 118-108). 

Benavidez (30-0) retained the interim WBC light heavyweight title and won the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight belt. He also earned a shot at the winner of the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for undisputed light heavyweight gold. 

After years at super middleweight, "The Mexican Monster" has arrived at light heavyweight. 

"He knows whose world this is, this is 'The Monster's' world," Benavidez said after the fight. 

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The fight was all-action from the first to the last bell. Benavidez was relentless, throwing massive shots at Morrell's (11-1) body and face, who kept getting pushed back. Benavidez looked like a complete fighter in the early rounds thanks to combination shots. He landed counter blows that stunned Morrell. 

Morrell showed signs of brilliance, especially in round three. He tried to play games with Benavidez, notably attempting to force him to attack, but Benavidez was not messing around. Round four was one for the ages, as they traded multiple shots; Benavidez landed 30 while Morrell landed 22. Morrell looked hurt but kept on fighting, showing his bravery. 

Benavidez, known for keeping his hands down, had a solid defensive game. He would not allow Morrell to push him back, and when Morrell landed a solid shot, Benavidez countered with a flurry of his own. Pressure was a big part of Benavidez's game. Morrell did look like a new fighter in round nine, but Benavidez did what he always does best: break fighters down. 

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Morrell almost could have made the fight interesting with a knockdown in the eleventh, but he landed additional shots after the bell, and the referee negated it. The result was inevitable at this point, as the fresher Benavidez landed punishing blows to Morrell by the end of the final bell.

Benavidez landed 224 or 553 shots (40.5%) compared to 165 of 601 from Morrell (27.5%). The former landed the most power punches (181) compared to any previous Morrell opponent. Morrell's unbeaten streak has come to an end. 

Beterbiev and Bivol face off on February 22. Benavidez, who moved in weight after he realized a fight against Canelo Alvarez would never materialize, will likely be in Saudi Arabia, ready to face off against the winner. 

The Sporting News provided results from the entire David Benavidez vs. David Morrell fight card. 

David Benavidez vs. David Morrell full card results

• David Benavidez (ic) def. David Morell (c) via unanimous decision for the interim WBC and WBA (Regular) light heavyweight titles (115-111, 115-111, 118-108)
• Stephen Fulton Jr. def. Brandon Figueroa (c) via unanimous decision for the WBC featherweight title (116-112, 116-112, 117-111)
• Isaac Cruz def. Angel Fierro via unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 96-94)
• Jesus Ramos def. Jeison Rosario via TKO (2:18 into round eight)
• John Easter def. Joseph Aguilar via unanimous decision
• Mirco Cuello def. Christian Olivo via TKO (2:01 into round ten)
• Jose Benavidez Jr. def. Danny Rosenberger via TKO (2:39 into round five)
• Curmel Moton def Frank Zaldivar via TKO (1:51 into round three)
• Daniel Blancas def. Juan Barajas via unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 80-72)
• Gabriela Tellez def. Abril Anguiano via majority decision (58-56, 58-56, 57-57)
• Yoenli Hernandez def. Angel Ruiz via TKO (1:06 into round five)