Gvozdyk’s Resilience Tested in Hard-Fought Battle with Benavidez
LAS VEGAS – In a captivating 12-round super middleweight clash, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, known as “The Nail,” proved to be as tough as nails against the hard-hitting David Benavidez. Despite Benavidez’s best efforts, the 37-year-old Gvozdyk weathered the storm and showcased his resilience, ultimately falling short on the scorecards with scores of 116-112, 117-111, and 119-109 in favor of Benavidez.
Benavidez, who was moving up to the 175-pound division in search of new challenges, quickly revealed that he had faced some adversity in his training camp, including a bad cut over his left eye and a torn tendon in his hand. However, he was still able to deliver a strong performance, expressing his satisfaction with the fight, stating, “I thought I had a great fight, tough fight, and we will move on.”
The bout was a true clash of styles, with the precise and disciplined Gvozdyk going toe-to-toe with the hard-hitting Benavidez. The Ukrainian displayed his technical prowess, using his jab and well-placed right hands to keep the pressure on his opponent. Benavidez, on the other hand, relied on his trademark rapid combinations and heavy shots to the body and head, but Gvozdyk’s defensive skills proved to be a formidable challenge.
“I thought I had a great fight, tough fight, and we will move on.”
- David Benavidez
As the fight progressed, Benavidez’s output began to slow down, while Gvozdyk maintained his persistence, pecking away with his jab and multi-punch combinations. The former light heavyweight champion showcased his resilience, absorbing Benavidez’s heavy blows and refusing to back down.
In the end, Benavidez’s hand was raised, but the victory was not without its challenges. Gvozdyk’s impressive performance demonstrated his ability to withstand the pressure and push the pace against a formidable opponent, further cementing his reputation as a tough and skilled boxer in the 175-pound division.
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