David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Full video highlights

David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) successfully moved up to light heavyweight and earned a unanimous decision victory over former champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (20-2, 16 KOs) on June 15th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The 12-round fight was a close contest, with Benavidez utilizing his body attack and relentless pressure to edge out Gvozdyk's technical boxing skills. While Gvozdyk landed clean shots throughout the fight, Benavidez's focus on the body and ability to weather punches proved to be the difference.

For those who missed out on the live-action, check out some of the video highlights of the fight below:

Benavidez entered the fight event along with his family:

'The Mexican Monster' getting his hand wrapped going into the squared circle:

Check out the ring walks of both boxers below:

The opening rounds saw both fighters establish their approaches. Benavidez targeted Gvozdyk's body with consistent punches, aiming to wear him down. Gvozdyk countered with a sharp jab and landed some good right hands.

Heading deeper into the rounds shows off some powerful combinations to keep his opponent in check:

The Mexican with some impressive hooks in round 4:

As the fight progressed, Benavidez's body work began to pay dividends. Gvozdyk's movement slowed slightly, allowing Benavidez to land more combinations. The 27-year-old Mexican also displayed a strong chin, absorbing Gvozdyk's punches without being deterred.

The later rounds continued the trend, with Benavidez dictating the pace and landing the more impactful punches. Gvozdyk struggled to find openings against Benavidez's aggressive style.

The judges ultimately scored the fight 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109, all in favor of Benavidez. With this win, Benavidez remains undefeated and captures the WBC interim light heavyweight title.