David Benavidez's decisive victory over David Morrell Jr. has catapulted him into the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings for 2025, marking a significant career milestone. His win positions him for a potential light heavyweight championship bout scheduled for February 22 against renowned boxers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Meanwhile, Naoya Inoue's impressive knockout has enabled him to ascend one spot to join Terence Crawford at No. 2. Other rankings and potential heavyweight fights are also mentioned, underlining the evolving landscape within the sport.
David Benavidez's victory over David Morrell Jr. secured him a spot in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings, positioning him for a shot at the light heavyweight championship.
Naoya Inoue's rise in the rankings to tie Terence Crawford reflects his recent fourth-round knockout win over Ye Joon Kim.
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