Davey Moore vs Wilfred Benitez

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In a stunning performance at Louis II Stadium, former WBA junior middleweight world champion Davey Moore scored a second-round technical knockout over Wilfred Benitez, before a crowd of 3,000 that included Prince Rainier. An overhand right in the first round had Benitez's legs giving out, with his right ankle breaking as he fell to the canvas. The second round saw Moore decisively overpowering a stationary Benitez until the referee ended the match. Moore's triumphant comeback is underscored by his trainer, Johnny Persol's words, "Nobody ever completely destroyed him like Davey did." After the fight, Benitez, despite the loss and his broken ankle, remained optimistic about his future in boxing. Though he was overpowered by Moore in this bout, he expressed his intention to continue training and fighting, with a particular desire to enter the middleweight division. The event concluded on a curious and unexpected note, with both fighters calling out middleweight champion Marvin Hagler, suggesting intriguing possibilities for future matchups in the ring. Benitez earned $60,000 to Moore's $110,000.