David Benavidez vs Alexander Gvozdyk prediction and betting tips - June 16, 2024
David Benavidez
Alexander Gvozdyk
On June 16 in Las Vegas, USA, in the co-main event of the Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin show, the vacant WBC Interim Light Heavyweight title will be contested by David Benavidez from the USA and Oleksandr Gvozdyk from Ukraine. The fight is scheduled to start at 01:00 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have made a prediction for this match.
David Benavidez
Benavidez began his professional career at 16. He has twice won the WBC Super Middleweight World title, but lost the belts due to issues with cocaine and weight. In 2023, Benavidez secured two significant victories, successively defeating former world champions Caleb Plant and Demetrius Andrade.
Having not received a fight with undisputed world champion Canelo Alvarez, he agreed to fight for the WBC Interim title in the next weight category. The fight with Gvozdyk will be the American's debut at 79 kg.
Oleksandr Gvozdyk
Gvozdyk had more than 250 amateur bouts. His major achievement in this stage of his career is a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. He turned professional in 2014, and as the interim WBC champion, he won the full title by defeating the long-reigning division leader Adonis Stevenson.
In 2019, he lost a unification bout to IBF champion Artur Beterbiev and then disappeared from boxing for 3.5 years. Last year, Gvozdyk had three tune-up fights, winning all by stoppage.
Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Records
• David Benavidez — 27 years old, USA. Professional record: 28 wins (24 by knockout) and no losses.
• Oleksandr Gvozdyk — 37 years old, Ukraine. Professional record: 20 wins (16 by knockout) and one loss.
David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Gvozdyk Prediction
Benavidez practices an aggressive attacking boxing style, but in the fight against Gvozdyk, he will not have the anthropometric advantage for the first time. On the other hand, his youth will be a key factor. I predict that the fight will last more than 8.5 rounds.
