In a duel between former world champions David Benavidez (26-0, 23 KOs) effectively knocked out David Lemieux (43-5, 36 KOs) in the third round and won the interim WBC super middleweight title in the main event of the evening at Gila River in Glendale, Arizona.
Benavidez almost knocked out Lemieux in the first round, but Lemieux saved the gong. Benavidez was able to send Lemieux to the floor in the second round, but he got up and fought back bravely, although Benavidez continued to punish him. The fight was finally stopped by Lemieux's corner after he started taking punch after punch in the third round. The time to stop the fight is 1:31.
When the names of Canelo, Charlo, Morrell and Plant were mentioned as possible opponents, Benavidez stated the following: “I am waiting for them to sign a contract. These bitches know what's going on. I am here and waiting for them. I'm not afraid of anyone. I am the youngest three-time world champion in the weight category up to 76 kg. I will put myself against anyone and I guarantee you that I will knock them all out!"
