Benavidez Should Be Pound-for-Pound No. 1, Editor Argues

David Benavidez has officially entered the conversation for boxing's pound-for-pound title. The American star moved up to cruiserweight and brutally stopped Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in the sixth round, leaving one of Ramirez's eyes completely sealed shut. This victory over the unified champion solidifies Benavidez's claim as the face of North American boxing and arguably the finest fighter in the sport today.

With usual top contenders like Naoya Inoue and Dmitry Bivol facing different circumstances, the editor argues Benavidez has leapfrogged them. While fighters like Jesse Rodriguez and Shakur Stevenson remain in the discussion, Benavidez's recent dominance and active schedule place him above the rest, making a strong case for the No. 1 ranking. wlop.pl