The Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas, witnessed a WBC super middleweight eliminator where David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) showcased his relentless prowess, securing an eight-round knockout against the seasoned Rogelio "Porky" Medina (37-8, 31 KOs), who tasted the canvas three times during the bout.
Despite Medina representing a significant step up in competition for Benavidez, the 20-year-old rising star dominated the entire match with powerful blows. Knockdowns in the sixth and seventh rounds set the stage for a decisive finish in the eighth round, marking Medina's first knockout defeat since his 2013 TKO loss to former world champion Badou Jack. Benavidez's impressive performance now positions him for a shot at the vacant WBC title, set to be contested by Callum Smith and Anthony Dirrell in September.
Hailing from Phoenix and at just 20 years old, Benavidez amassed four stoppage victories in 2015, followed by another four in 2016, including notable wins against Francy Ntetu and Denis Douglin. His 2017 campaign commenced with a second-round dismantling of Sherali Mamajonov in January.
Medina, a seasoned veteran known for his power, achieved his biggest victory with a surprising third-round knockout of the then-unbeaten J'Leon Love in 2014. Last year, he exceeded expectations by challenging world champion James DeGale for 12 rounds, showcasing resilience despite ultimately losing by decision.
In the co-feature televised on PBC on FS1, undefeated featherweight contender Jorge Lara (29-0-2, 21 KOs) asserted his dominance over Mario Briones (28-6-2, 22 KOs), securing a third-round stoppage. Lara dictated the pace from the opening bell, dropping Briones in the second round and continuing his onslaught until the referee intervened and halted the contest in the third round.
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