The American dethroned the unified cruiserweight champion at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to earn his WBA and WBO straps in ruthless style.

Success in a third division now places Benavidez in rarefied company, with the star's flawless record likely to invite no shortage of interest to follow.

As for his opponent, however, a second professional defeat will leave him to consider his next steps in a sport he has given everything to thus far.

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So what comes next for both men after Benavidez's major triumph? DAZN News outlines the options that face each fighter and what they may do.

David Benavidez

Having secured belts in three divisions, Benavidez arguably has his pick of options when it comes to the next move in a glittering prizefighter career.

'The Mexican Monster' was not shy in calling out Canelo Alvarez afterwards, but truthfully, a return to super-middleweight seems unlikely next up.

Jai Opetaia has made no secret of his interest, too, but having been stripped of his IBF cruiserweight belt, Benavidez does not apparently share that desire.

That could well lead him back to light-heavyweight and a crack at Dmitry Bivol, in what could prove to be a copper-bottomed classic between the pair.

Zurdo Ramirez

With his reign as unified cruiserweight champion brought to an end, Zurdo faces some major questions over his next move inside the boxing ring.

After a lengthy and decorated career, the Mexican owes nothing to the sport, but the manner of his loss may make him think twice about his next move.

Having suffered a first stoppage defeat, Ramirez may opt to remain at cruiserweight or perhaps seek more lucrative fights at heavyweight instead.

It seems unlikely, in a crowded glamour division, that he may challenge for a title, but with generally stronger paydays, now may be the time to cash out.

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