FRI, AUG 05, 2016 9pm Eastern Time / 6pm Pacific Time 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Winner 
Powerful 19-year-old prospect David Benavidez broke down Denis Douglin to gain a 10th-round TKO.
Fight HighlightsAlejandro Luna (21-0, 15 KOs) had to work hard against late replacement Naim Nelson (13-2, 1 KO) but earned an eight-round unanimous decision in a 144-pound bout.
David Benavidez gained some invaluable experience against a tough opponent Friday night. The teenager also picked up another knockout, too.
David Benavidez’s nickname—“El Bandera Roja,” or “The Red Flag”—is an homage to the red cape bullfighters use to lure their beasts. It’s an appropriate moniker, because Benavidez is on a bullish assault to take over the 168-pound division.
David Benavidez was sparring with world champions by the time he was old enough to drive.
