David Benavidez vs. Ronald Ellis | Boxing Fight Highlights #boxing #action #fight #combat #sports

Former two-time world champion David Benavidez maintained his flawless record in the ring by securing an 11th-round technical knockout victory against seasoned veteran Ronald Ellis during the WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator main event on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast. The live event took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., as part of a Premier Boxing Champions showcase. Benavidez, hailing from Phoenix, showcased remarkable hand speed, precision, and power, dominating Ellis from Lynn, Mass., throughout the 11 rounds. Referee Johnny Callas eventually stopped the fight at 2:03 of the penultimate round, with Benavidez leading significantly on all three scorecards (99-91, 98-92 x2). The 24-year-old expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging the toughness of Ellis and emphasizing his commitment to providing an entertaining show for the fans. As a boxing prodigy and the youngest super middleweight world champion in history, Benavidez delivered a masterful performance, evident in his punch stats. He landed 289 of 532 power punches, achieving an impressive connection rate of 54%. Benavidez’s dominance peaked in the 11th round, where he landed 50 punches leading to the stoppage. The total punches thrown by both fighters amounted to 1,403. With this victory, Benavidez moves closer to reclaiming a super middleweight world title. Expressing his aspirations, Benavidez expressed a desire to face prominent opponents such as Jermall Charlo, Canelo Alvarez, and Caleb Plant, emphasizing his love for throwing punches and stopping opponents. Meanwhile, Ellis, 31, demonstrated unwavering determination and resilience throughout the match, landing 89 of 334 jabs. The sports world mourned the loss of an icon, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, whose death was reported just hours before the live telecast. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Hagler, 66, fought in the inaugural main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on March 10, 1986. The event paid tribute to Hagler with a ceremonial 10-count before the main event, acknowledging his significant contributions to the sport. #action #fight #fighter #welterweight #shortsyoutube #shorts #short #shortsvideo #boxing #boxingvideos #boxingnews #boxingday #boxingworkout #boxinglife #sportsnews #actionsports #combat #combatsports #highlights #sporthighlights #action #punch #punching #fight #fighting #benavidez #benavidezplant #knockoutpower #middleweight #davidbenavidez #mexican #americansports #jermallcharlo #usa #supermiddleweight #boxingmatch #boxingfight #lightweight #americansports #american #middleweight #bantamweight