Mike Tyson sums up David Benavidez's KO performance against 'Zurdo' Ramirez
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Key Points:
- David Benavidez delivered a dominant sixth-round stoppage win over Gilberto Ramirez to claim the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles, despite moving up from 175lbs and weighing slightly under the 200lb limit.
- Benavidez knocked Ramirez down for the first time in his career in the fourth round, eventually forcing a stoppage after causing significant swelling around Ramirez's right eye.
- The victory establishes Benavidez as a top-tier fighter with promising opportunities in both the cruiserweight and light-heavyweight divisions.
- Legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson praised Benavidez's performance, calling it a "great fight" after watching from ringside.
- Former undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez was also in attendance, with Benavidez calling him out post-fight, continuing his pursuit of a high-profile matchup.
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