The sport of boxing was the center of attention in August with a record-setting mega event that captured the imagination of the public. A trio of shows presented by Premier Boxing Champions in September will give fans more opportunities to see young boxers on the rise in the sport.
Ronald Gavril
David Benavidez set to become youngest 168lb. champion
By Jeff Aranow: Undefeated 20-year-old David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) is poised to win the vacant WBC super middleweight title in his fight for the belt against #6 WBC Ronald Gavril (18-1, 14 KOs) this Friday night in their match on Showtime Boxing from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Benavidez dedicates fight, Iron Boy 41 & Much More
By Don Smith: Boxing Fans, Phoenix native son David Benavidez (18-0-17 knockouts) is dedicating his WBC Super Middleweight Title bout on Friday 9/8 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the memory of his beloved uncle, 33 year old Moises Balladares who was fatally shot on Tuesday, July 25 by Avondale Arizona Police at his home in Avondale after a bizarre confrontation.
David Benavidez Q&A: One win away from super-middleweight history
By Ian Aldous: David Benavidez (18-0) will aim to make history on Friday September 8th, when he faces Ronald Gavril (18-1), for the vacant WBC super-middleweight world championship, live on Showtime. He’ll become the youngest 168lbs world champion at just twenty years of age – if he defeats the Las Vegas – based Romanian. Earlier this week, Benavidez took some time away from training camp to talk with me over the phone about the fight and his journey to get here.
David Benavidez fights Ronald Gavril for WBC 154lb title on Sept. 8
Unbeaten rising star David Benavidez and powerful contender Ronald Gavril will battle for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight World Championship on Friday, Sept. 8 live on SHOWTIME in the headlining attraction of a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
David Benavidez Promising Fireworks Against Ronald Gavril
Red-hot super middleweight contender David “El Bandera Roja/Red Flag” Benavidez is promising his best performance to date when he faces Ronald Gavril for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship.
David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril on Sept.9 for WBC 168lb title
By Jeff Aranow: #2 WBC Anthony Dirrell suffered an injury training for his scheduled title fight against David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) for the vacant WBC super middleweight title on September 9 in Los Angeles, California. The World Boxing Council is planning on replacing the 32-year-old Dirrell (30-1-1, 24 KOs) with No.8 WBC Ronald Gavril (18-1, 14 KOs).